I’ve been studying decision-making at the top for many years and what I’ve found is that good decisions nearly always result from robust decision processes. Similarly, decisions that go wrong nearly always stem from procedural or organizational failures. In fact, just five mistakes account for the vast majority of poor decisions.
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Author: Michael C. Mankins
Source: Bain & Company
Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior, Personal Development, Productivity / Work Tips
Author: Michael C. Mankins
Source: Bain & Company
Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior, Personal Development, Productivity / Work Tips
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