Decision Making

Learn more about how to define the decisions you need to make, weigh up your options, and implement and communicate your decisions effectively. And explore the factors that can help and hinder the decision-making process.
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Cognitive Bias

Learn how to avoid and overcome some of the most common types of psychological bias and cognitive bias, so that you can make objective decisions.

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8 Minutes

OODA Loops

The OODA Loop model is a four-stage decision loop that supports quick, effective, proactive decision-making. Based on an approach used by fighter pilots.

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10 Minutes

How to Make Decisions

Use this seven-step process to make effective, rational decisions in an impartial and comprehensive way.

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8 Minutes

The Kepner-Tregoe Matrix

Do you avoid making difficult decisions, or rely too much on your instincts? Learn to make the best choices with this rational decision-making tool.

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8 Minutes

Pareto Analysis

Use Pareto Analysis, a simple decision-making tool, to assess and prioritize competing problems and focus your efforts on the issues that matter most.

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6 Minutes

Decision Matrix Analysis

This article explains how to use Decision Matrix Analysis - a useful technique for making a choice when many factors must be balanced

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9 Minutes

The Ladder of Inference

Use the Ladder of Inference to explore the seven steps we take in our thinking to get from a fact to a decision or action, and challenge them.

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9 Minutes

The TDODAR Decision Model

TDODAR is a simple structure designed to help make carefully considered, timely and effective decisions, even under pressure and in emerging situations.

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8 Minutes

Multi-Voting

Multi-voting is a process which respects the opinions of all participants and allows everyone to be fully involved in the decision.

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12 Minutes

Go/No-Go Decisions

With many decisions, you're choosing whether to do something - or leave things as they are, and do nothing. Learn how to make good decisions in these situations.

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10 Minutes

The Foursquare Protocol

Use Stephen Goldman's Foursquare Protocol to set aside your personal beliefs and unconscious bias to make objective, ethical decisions.

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What Is Critical Thinking?

Critical thinking can help you think clearly and logically even when you feel overwhelmed. Watch this video to discover how to improve your critical thinking abilities.