Habit 1 of highly effective decision makers: get the basics right

Habit 1: get the basics right
The first habit in the series of
“The 7 habits of highly effective decision makers”

Following the introductory slide show, we are pleased to present the next in the series of the 7 habits of highly effective decision makers – habit 1: get the basics right.

The document briefly looks at research showing where organisations sometimes get the basics wrong in decision making. It then goes on to discuss what highly effective decision makers do to steer clear of these pitfalls, by asking (and answering) 6 key questions. Finally the slide show considers ways in which the reader may immediately apply some of these ideas to their own organisation.

We hope you both enjoy, and find value, in the presentation. Click here to download the Habit 1 slideshow.

Habit 1 Get the basics right (the 7 habits of highly effective decision makers)

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The first habit
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Please note: If you would like to purchase a narrated version of the original 7 Habits of Highly Effective Decision Makers overview slideshow where each page comes with a more detailed commentary, please visit our “Decision Shop” 

We are available to make this presentation to members of your organisation where we will elaborate on the slide show with further details and examples. We would also be delighted to help you implement some of the action ideas suggested at the end of the slide show. Contact Simon Gifford at sgifford@genesis-esp.com to make arrangements .

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Decision Makers

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Decision Makers

Why do strategic decisions go wrong? What are the consequences? What distinguishes the great decision makers from the rest of the pack?

Get the answer to these questions and more from this original and entertaining presentation that discusses the 7 habits of highly effective decision makers. The presentation is being followed up by a series of articles that will give greater detail, more examples and actionable techniques to help you and your organisation “improve lives through better decisions.” Subscribe to this blog (see bottom of page) to ensure you do not miss any of them.

The 7 habits of highly effective decision makers

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YouTube    (accompanied by “Changes” by David Bowie)

If you would like to purchase a narrated version of the slideshow where each page comes with a more detailed commentary, please visit our “Decision Shop”  We are available to make this presentation to members of your organisation where we will elaborate on the presentation with further details and examples. Contact Simon Gifford at sgifford@genesis-esp.com to make arrangements .

Gary Klein video: “Streetlights and shadows”

Gary Klein video

The brilliant academic on decision making, Gary Klein, has launched a new book called Streetlights and shadows. Here is a video clip where he discusses some of the content and de-bunks certain myths about decision making and how it actually happens in real life.

He discusses critical decisions under time pressures (using fire-fighters as an example); why you can trust your intuition (using medical examples) and the myth of requiring clear objectives before launching into a decision making process.

The video is an hour long, but is exceptionally easy to watch and full of challenging concepts.

Gary Klein video