Organizational decision making

A decision-making framework that helps foster a sense of control during uncertain times.

Focus on the everyday choices that add up.

It’s as crucial as any technology skill.

Negotiators who understand the most common decision rules — majority rule, chair-decides, and consensus — are more likely to get their way.

When I was a kid, I devoured the Olympics on TV. I watched every event I could, and knew who the most likely competitors were for the gold, silver, and...

A look at Chevron’s process.

Foster a healthy dialogue by taking these steps early and often.

The more rivals you outbid, the more likely you are to have paid too much.

Scan, orient, decide, and act.

Eight prompts to work through your emotions and implement a plan you disagree with.

Despite their embrace of agile methods, many firms striving to innovate are struggling to produce breakthrough ideas. A key culprit, according to the...

Some people just can’t make up their minds. The same goes for some companies. Leaders can eradicate indecision by transforming the tone and content of everyday conversations at their organizations.

It's not the same as being data-driven.

There is such a thing as an organization that’s too responsive.

And what legacy companies can learn from their success.

A tool for connecting your projects with your goals

A study of a number of companies employing some form of matrix reveals nine pathologies to which the matrix design is particularly vulnerable, along with...

Eight steps to help you assess what’s not working — and why.

If they can’t “see into” the system, they’re more apt to approach it with blind faith.

There's a widespread understanding that managing corporate culture is key to business success. Yet few companies articulate their culture in such a way...