We probably all have set ways of approaching problems, finding solutions and ultimately making decisions. What you might not realise is that how you make decisions can be heavily influenced by a mindset derived from questionable reasoning and preconceived ideas. We look at the traps you can fall into. How you go about making a decision, the thought processes involved and any associated failures of logic have all been well… read more →
Are you aware of your inner dialogue, that ‘parrot on your shoulder’? We give you the tools to assess your very own internal critic so you can think more clearly and make better, more informed decisions. “People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they… read more →
How reliable are your commitments? If you and your colleagues are bad at doing what you promised, here’s an quick guide to getting proper commitment. Have you been in meetings where lots of decisions are made but nothing gets done? Unless you finish the meeting agreeing “who will do what by when,” everyone in the meeting has wasted their time. In a business conversation, a decision states an intention, but a commitment holds you accountable. Although… read more →
In times of uncertainty, the default position is to put any business decisions on hold. We look at five ways of providing clarity for you and your organisation through periods of instability. We are living through uncertain times, both politically and economically, and one reaction is to put off making any decisions. Like many other business leaders, you may be waiting for a resolution before deciding what and where to… read more →
The next time you’re juggling options – which friend to see, which house to buy, which career to pursue – consider the action of Xiang Yu, a Chinese general who took his troops across the Yangtze River into enemy territory and performed an experiment in decision making. He crushed his troops’ cooking pots and burned their ships. He explained this was to focus them on moving forward – a motivational… read more →
Have you been in meetings where lots of decisions are made but nothing gets done? Unless you finish the meeting with commitments about “who will do what by when,” everyone in the meeting has wasted their time. Decisions are worthless if you fail to turn them into commitments. In a business conversation, a decision states an intention, but a commitment holds you accountable. Although a commitment does not guarantee delivery,… read more →