From big boardrooms to what's for dinner, decisions are hard. In this guide, we outline the most common challenges to group decision making and how to overcome them through planning, smart strategies, and technology.
What has research and science taught us about how to make great decisions? And how can technology help us make certain that our team approaches each decision without fear of bias, groupthink, or rash choices? In this guide, learn how to pick the right path or the right person through a blend of proven strategies—plus a little bit of art.
Making a decision "based on your gut feeling" might be easy or feel good, but it can lead to disaster down the road. These eight principles are proven to lead you in the right direction.
Productive goal-setting and brainstorming sessions
Appropriate confidentiality
Reduced outcomes for reduced stress
Objectivity in all things
Thinking long-term
Leveraging the right data
Using judgement based on experience
A thoughtful final voting process