How to Make Decisions Quickly
Points to keep in mind, to make judgments faster and better.
Create more options for you
When you’re in a pickle, think about your options. What is the simplest solution and how long does it take to solve the problem? Depending on your circumstances, your options may be numerous or limited, every decision has its own risk. You’ll need a structured approach for assessing threats and calculating the likelihood of adverse events occurring – as well as how much they might cost to manage. You should also consider the ethical implications of each option, as well as how they might align with your personal and organizational values.
Draw a line between the options
It’s like making a table with pros on one side and cons on the other. As previously stated, you must consider the negative and positive consequences of each option before deciding on the best one. Draw the line and choose the best one.
This is when using a variety of creative thinking techniques can be beneficial. These can help you think outside the box and come up with truly innovative solutions.
Brainstorming is probably the most popular method of generating ideas, but for more information on how to examine your situation from new perspectives, as well as how to organise ideas into manageable themes and groups, read on.
Learn from bad decisions
You’re not alone; no one can be certain of everything all of the time. Those who have learned to be decisive are just as uncertain or nervous as you are; they are simply willing to make the decision. Perhaps the decision they make is the wrong one. What’s the big deal? They can learn from making a bad decilevesion, and they usually do so quickly. A bad decision leads to a better one later on, whereas no decision leads to stagnation. Nothing is going to change. It may not get any worse, but sitting around and doing nothing will not make things any better. Failure to make a choice becomes a choice in and of itself over time.
Search for a Mentor
The best leaders strive for continuous and never-ending improvement in all aspects of their leadership, including decision-making abilities. A mentor is always available to answer your questions and assist you in transforming all of the information and experiences you’ve gained into valuable skills you can use in the future.
Often, especially in business, the belief that we lack all of the necessary information prevents us from making a decision. Gathering that information can assist you in stopping your overanalysis and feeling prepared to make a decision. Don’t be afraid to ask probing questions, reach across the aisle, and seek out opposing viewpoints. The more you know, the better prepared you’ll be for whatever comes your way.
Recognize that your decisiveness grows with each decision you make.
It’s better not about always being right. It’s about knowing that even when you’re wrong, you will come out an improved person. You’ll learn a lesson, nourish your mind, and then get back up and keep going. That is why confidence is the most important characteristic of a decisive person: a strong belief in oneself and one’s abilities.