Idea 45: The decision maker as effective thinker
An effective decision maker is always an effective and clear thinker. The three essential skills are those of:
- Analyzing.
- Synthesizing.
- Valuing.
An effective decision maker knows that quick decisions are not necessarily the best ones, and that true decisiveness only results from thinking things through. Key decisions (and recognizing when you are being asked to make or be involved in the making of key decisions) demand that great care go into analyzing (the component elements), synthesizing (putting ideas together) and valuing (assessing relative worth).
The crucial elements in decision making are:
- Establishing the facts.
- Considering the options.
- Deciding the course of action.
In order to achieve ...
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