I just came by an interesting article that I want to share with you….
"Many managers disdain organizations that put a premium on the way things have always been done around here over those that champion bold and rapid decision making. Ironically, as this author states, making the right decision is less important than focusing on how the decision is made the process. In a compelling argument he makes the case that examining how decisions are made, rather than the decisions themselves, will lead to better decisions."
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Any thoughts?
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I’m not sure that what he is saying is that the process is more important than the outcome - I think it is about being aware of how decisions are made helps make better decisions. (Sometimes exec teams make decisions with awareness of alot of process or with no awareness and no process at all.)
CEOs who are wondering about the decisions that are made by his or her exec team, should examine what impact he/she has on the decision process. Is the CEO subconsciously controlling the process and causing a group think situation - where he/she has a group of synchophants who blindly agree. The pendulum can swing in the other direction where the execs get so mired in the process of deciding they never decide, it takes too long, etc. The right balance of task/process is needed here and an understanding of group dynamics.
Slow Down to Make Effective Decisions Faster
In short, taking a bit more time in order to pay attention to the context and process in which decisions are made can accelerate the making of more effective decisions over time.