Decision Making Can Be Difficult

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of decision-making skills for managers and the impact of good versus poor decisions on leadership perception.

The ability to make decisions Is one of a manager’s most important skills. Making a good decision involves having a clear focus on your priorities and then choosing between two or more options. Doing it well shows business acumen, confidence, leadership and, sometimes, even courage. Doing it poorly creates doubt in the minds of your management, as well as your staff, about your leadership skills and abilities.

People in this episode

Hosts: Fred Ball, Rick Kendall

Topics covered

• decision making
• management skills
• leadership
• business acumen
• prioritization

Keywords

• decision making
• management
• leadership
• business skills
• priorities

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