Decisions at the Top: Do's and Don'ts
Important decisions inevitably bring into play some conflict — whether among outside forces pressuring for one side or another, or the internal conflict which results from being on the horns of a dilemma. And in the classic "damned-if-you-do-damned-if-you-don't" scenario, most people making those decisions experience a great deal of stress. For the CEO, decision making is even tougher because of the almost inhuman expectations we place on the person with top level executive responsibility.
This issue of Executive Insights looks at the process by which senior executives make decisions. There is no guarantee that anyone will always make a right decision; but by following these suggestions, you will be helping to assure a higher percentage of successful choices.