Leadership-life Fit: Being a Decisive Decision-Maker
Date postedMarch 11, 2025
In the article "Making decision-making decisive," education leader Fred Ende offers strategies to enhance decision-making effectiveness.
- State your case and move forward: After considering diverse viewpoints, make a clear decision and proceed confidently, ensuring all voices are acknowledged.
- Differentiate between "personnel" and "personal" decisions: Address decisions involving individuals objectively, emphasizing that such choices aren't personal attacks. Open communication helps in understanding the rationale behind these decisions.
- Collect feedback and monitor for future changes: Recognize that most decisions aren't permanent. Gathering feedback allows for adjustments and continuous improvement over time.
By implementing these approaches, leaders can make more decisive and effective choices.