Leadership decision-making starts by defining the question and the consequences of getting it wrong. The process should match the decision's impact, uncertainty and reversibility.
Gather the evidence needed to compare realistic options. Invite a different interpretation when the team has a strong initial preference. State the assumptions and distinguish facts from estimates before committing resources.
Assign authority for the final choice and communicate its implications. Review the outcome at a useful point rather than reopening the decision continuously. Use the result to improve future judgment, including cases where a sound process produced an unfavorable outcome.
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This page uses open and institutional references as a frame; the final decision still belongs to the company record, threshold and owner.
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