Week #5 Decision Making

Last Friday, our guest speaker, Ms. Michelle Juhaz, presented us interesting 4 types of leaders.

I was in architects and analysts group.
The sheet she gave us says this type of leaders "can be slow in making decisions" because this type "prefer as much information as possible before deciding.," so it takes so much time to decide.
I thought I am certainly in that type. Because I do not want to regret, I ask for advice from many people and search before making decision.

Since I thought I am in between architect and relationship master, I am curious what the sheet says about relationship masters. For relationship masters, it says that "can put so much emphasis on relationship that tasks and decision-making fall behind."Since I do not want to harm others, I tend to do so too.




So, as I mentioned above, I am not good at making decision maybe. Although I usually do not regret what I decided, (because I think about it so much time before making decision and I am an optimist)  I wanted to know how I can decide something very effectively and efficiently.

In general, there is a way for effective decision making.
Here are steps.

1. Listing all possible solutions/options.
2. Setting a time scale and deciding who is responsible for the decision.
3. Information gathering.
4. Weighing up the risks involved.
5. Deciding on values, or in other words what is important.
6. Weighing up the pros and cons of each course of action.
7. Making the decision.

(http://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/decision-making.html)

I assume I usually get stuck in step 2. I do not tend to set a time scale, so it takes so much time. In addition, I usually skip step 6. Even though I usually satisfy with my decision, step 6 will definitely help with making better quality decision, so I will try that.

Lastly, I would like to show an article which has an assessment of how you are good at decision making.
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_79.htm

This was actually interesting and I got 53 in total. It says my decision making process is okay. (it means not bad but not good as well right...?)



In last part of this article, it says ""Decision-making is a skill- and skills can usually be improved. As you become more familiar with the tools and structures needed for effective decision-making, you'll improve your confidence."

So, whenever I get to make decision, I remember the steps and try to make it effectively!