Do you have a decision making process at work or are you simply looking to solve problems as soon as possible? As a leader, you’re probably making lots of daily decisions. Sometimes, in the rush to come up with solutions, you may be less than satisfied with your choices.
What if you could have a repeatable process to help you weigh options, make better decisions, and then communicate them more effectively to others? It’s the topic of the latest episode in our ongoing Productivity at Work series.
What Productivity Questions Does This Video Answer?
- How can I improve my decision making process?
- What can I do to consider all options for a problem?
- How can I best communicate a decision to employees?
Video Transcript for Improve Your Decision Making Process at Work
Want to make better decisions that work? Try this process. You’re faced with having to make a big decision at work and maybe you’re not sure what to do or you just don’t feel confident in your decision making process. Try these ideas:
First thing I want you to do is think about the action that you want to see happen. What is the end result of the decision? Don’t address a specific decision, Address the problem that you’re trying to solve. Have that end result in mind.
Next I want you to think about, not just for the solution you have in mind, but what are other options that can help solve this problem?
Are there benefits to one more than the others? It could be a cost savings. It could be a savings of time. Really think about which one gives you the best return on your investment.
Finally, think about which decision you can best communicate to others in order to get them to buy into it. Very often if we are able to explain something to someone we thought it out really well.
That will give you confidence in your choice if you’ve learned or over learned all about the options, the choices. That way you’ll feel confident about your decision and you’ll be ready to move to the next step.
Would you enjoy more tips like this? Then go to my website KenOkel.com.
About This Video Series
Ken Okel’s ongoing Employee Productivity video series will make you more effective on the job. Every week, you’ll learn a new, easy to understand tip that you can use right away.
Got a productivity problem? Let us know and we’ll feature it in an upcoming episode.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit his video page.
