What do you think is the first thing great Decision-Makers do?
What can you do to make better decisions?
Perhaps you should ask yourself, do I understand the context in which I am making decisions?
In the article “The First Thing Great Decision Makers Do” published in the Harvard Business Review by Cassie Kozyrkov; the author points out ...
"The key to decision-making is framing the decision context before you seek data", notes Kozytkov.
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You need to frame the decision context upfront. And the first part of that process is determining what you’re planning to do in the absence of further data. (Will you buy/launch/medicate/proceed or not buy/launch/medicate/proceed by default?). That’s called a default action and you’ll choose it by making a judgment call about which action is the lesser evil under ignorance.
We have coupled this concept with a framework designed to provide you with insight into the decision context.
