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All you need to know about…
DECISION-MAKING IN THE
WORKPLACE
London HR and Training
2016
Introduction
Page 2
Intro - London HR and Training
• London HR and Training is a specialist human
resources and training consultancy headed by Timothy
Holden
• 10 years in banking
• 20 years in training and human resources
• Business owner since 2007
• The core services provided by London HR and Training
are:
- Reducing costs and saving time through bespoke HR
initiatives and projects
- Training course design and delivery
- Services for job seekers
Page 3
Contents
5-6 Definitions
7-9 Types of decision
10-11 Steps in the decision-making process
12-13 Qualities of effective decision makers
14-15 Decision-making philosophies
16-17 Making a decision in a crisis
18-19 Behaviour change and decision-making
20-22 Themes relating to emotional impact on decision-making
23-24 Nudging oneself to allow for risk and uncertainty
25-27 Think about objectives and opinions
28-29 Rational decision-making
30-31 Ways to make decisions by groups
32-35 Techniques to make good decisions
36-37 Solutions that seek to insulate the decision process from the emotion
38-40 I used to be indecisive…but I’m not so sure anymore
41-42 Strategies to manage competing demands
43-44 Making everyday decisions
45-46 Decision-making tips
47-48 Exercise
49-50 To sum up…
Definitions
Page 5
Definitions
• Decision making
• Intuition
• Analytical skill
• A good decision
• A poor decision
Page 6
Types of decision
Types of decision 1 of 2
• Decision by authority without group
discussion
• Decision by expert
• Decision by averaging individuals’
opinions
• Decision by authority after group
discussion
Page 8
Types of decision 2 of 2
• Decision by minority
• Decision by majority vote
• Decision by consensus
Page 9
Steps in the
decision-making process
Steps in the decision-making
process
• Identify the decision to be made
• Know yourself
• Gather information
• Develop and evaluate options
• Select an option
• Develop a plan to implement the
option
Page 11
Qualities of effective
decision makers
Qualities of effective decision
makers
• Commitment
• Personal standards
• Values and priorities
• Personal accountability
• Adaptability
• Forward thinking
Page 13
Decision-making
philosophies
Decision-making philosophies
• Decision analysis
• Heuristics and biases
• Going with your gut
Page 15
Making a decision in a crisis
Making a decision in a crisis
• What is the true risk to the
organisation that is posed by this
crisis?
• What decisions will I need to make?
• What information will I need to make
decisions?
• How will I implement these
decisions?
Page 17
Behaviour change and
decision-making
Behaviour change and
decision-making
• Pre-contemplation
• Contemplation
• Preparation
• Action
• Maintenance
Page 19
Themes relating to
emotional impact on
decision-making
Themes relating to emotional
impact on decision-making
1 of 2
• Integral emotions influence decision
making
• Incidental emotions influence
decision making
• Several dimensions shape emotions’
influence on decision making
• Emotions shape decisions via the
content of thought
Page 21
Themes relating to emotional
impact on decision-making
2 of 2
• Emotions shape decisions via the
depth of thought
• Emotions shape decisions via goal
activation
• Emotions influence interpersonal
decision making
• Unwanted effects of emotion on
decision making can be reduced
Page 22
Nudging oneself to allow for
risk and uncertainty
Nudging oneself to allow for
risk and uncertainty
• Make three estimates
• Think twice
• Use pre-mortems
• Take an outside view
Page 24
Think about objectives and
options
Think about objectives and
options 1 of 2
Objectives
• Seek advice
• Cycle through the objectives
Page 26
Think about objectives and
options 2 of 2
Options
• Use joint evaluation
• Try the vanishing options test
Page 27
Rational decision-making
Rational decision-making
Page 29
Identify
(define) the
problem
Define
optimal
solutions
Evaluate
optimal
solutions
carefully
Select the
best solution
and
implement
it
Evaluate
and adjust
the solution
Ways to make decisions by
groups
Ways to make decision by
groups
• Silence the leader
• ‘Prime’ critical thinking
• Reward group success
• Appoint a devil’s advocate
• Establish contrarian teams
• Assign roles
• The Delphi method
Page 31
Techniques to make good
decisions
Techniques to make good
decisions 1 of 3
• Avoid the temptation to make an
impulsive decision in order to get the
work of decision-making
• Take the time to think things over,
but don’t use this as an excuse to
avoid
• Over-focusing on making the ‘right’
decision can leave you stuck
• Use your head
Page 33
Techniques to make good
decisions 2 of 3
• Listen to yourself
• Take some time to consider what you
think will happen
• Consider how each of your possible
decisions might impact the people
involved
• Pay attention to how you will feel
about yourself
Page 34
Techniques to make good
decisions 3 of 3
• Ask yourself if your decision is
ethical
• Talk it out
• Make it your own
• Learn from your experience
• Give yourself a break
Page 35
Solutions that seek to
insulate the decision process
from the emotion
Solutions that seek to insulate
the decision process from the
emotion
• Increasing cognitive effort through
financial incentives
• Crowding out emotion
• Increasing awareness of
misattribution
• Choice architecture
Page 37
I used to be
indecisive…but I’m not so
sure anymore
I used to be indecisive…but I’m
not so sure anymore 1 of 2
• The thinker
• The researcher
• The worry wart
• The escapist
Page 39
I used to be indecisive…but I’m
not so sure anymore 2 of 2
• Results of indecision
• Breaking out of the indecision trap
Page 40
Strategies to manage
competing demands
Strategies to manage competing
demands
• Accepting
• Accommodating
• Differentiating
• Integrating
Page 42
Making everyday decisions
Making everyday decisions
• Pick a number
• Make a needs list
• Make a pros and cons list
• Flip a coin
• Follow the crowd
• Focus on the result
Page 44
Decision-making tips
Decision-making tips
• Take necessary time
• Be sensitive to timing
• Write it down
• Avoid allowing decision to stack up
• Look for a good decision
• Involve others
• Commit to it
• Be confident
• Listen to facts and feelings
Page 46
Exercise
Exercise
Page 48
To sum up…
To sum up…
• Conclusion
• Summary
• Videos
• Useful links
Page 50

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Decision making 2016

  • 1. All you need to know about… DECISION-MAKING IN THE WORKPLACE London HR and Training 2016
  • 3. Intro - London HR and Training • London HR and Training is a specialist human resources and training consultancy headed by Timothy Holden • 10 years in banking • 20 years in training and human resources • Business owner since 2007 • The core services provided by London HR and Training are: - Reducing costs and saving time through bespoke HR initiatives and projects - Training course design and delivery - Services for job seekers Page 3
  • 4. Contents 5-6 Definitions 7-9 Types of decision 10-11 Steps in the decision-making process 12-13 Qualities of effective decision makers 14-15 Decision-making philosophies 16-17 Making a decision in a crisis 18-19 Behaviour change and decision-making 20-22 Themes relating to emotional impact on decision-making 23-24 Nudging oneself to allow for risk and uncertainty 25-27 Think about objectives and opinions 28-29 Rational decision-making 30-31 Ways to make decisions by groups 32-35 Techniques to make good decisions 36-37 Solutions that seek to insulate the decision process from the emotion 38-40 I used to be indecisive…but I’m not so sure anymore 41-42 Strategies to manage competing demands 43-44 Making everyday decisions 45-46 Decision-making tips 47-48 Exercise 49-50 To sum up…
  • 6. Definitions • Decision making • Intuition • Analytical skill • A good decision • A poor decision Page 6
  • 8. Types of decision 1 of 2 • Decision by authority without group discussion • Decision by expert • Decision by averaging individuals’ opinions • Decision by authority after group discussion Page 8
  • 9. Types of decision 2 of 2 • Decision by minority • Decision by majority vote • Decision by consensus Page 9
  • 11. Steps in the decision-making process • Identify the decision to be made • Know yourself • Gather information • Develop and evaluate options • Select an option • Develop a plan to implement the option Page 11
  • 13. Qualities of effective decision makers • Commitment • Personal standards • Values and priorities • Personal accountability • Adaptability • Forward thinking Page 13
  • 15. Decision-making philosophies • Decision analysis • Heuristics and biases • Going with your gut Page 15
  • 16. Making a decision in a crisis
  • 17. Making a decision in a crisis • What is the true risk to the organisation that is posed by this crisis? • What decisions will I need to make? • What information will I need to make decisions? • How will I implement these decisions? Page 17
  • 19. Behaviour change and decision-making • Pre-contemplation • Contemplation • Preparation • Action • Maintenance Page 19
  • 20. Themes relating to emotional impact on decision-making
  • 21. Themes relating to emotional impact on decision-making 1 of 2 • Integral emotions influence decision making • Incidental emotions influence decision making • Several dimensions shape emotions’ influence on decision making • Emotions shape decisions via the content of thought Page 21
  • 22. Themes relating to emotional impact on decision-making 2 of 2 • Emotions shape decisions via the depth of thought • Emotions shape decisions via goal activation • Emotions influence interpersonal decision making • Unwanted effects of emotion on decision making can be reduced Page 22
  • 23. Nudging oneself to allow for risk and uncertainty
  • 24. Nudging oneself to allow for risk and uncertainty • Make three estimates • Think twice • Use pre-mortems • Take an outside view Page 24
  • 25. Think about objectives and options
  • 26. Think about objectives and options 1 of 2 Objectives • Seek advice • Cycle through the objectives Page 26
  • 27. Think about objectives and options 2 of 2 Options • Use joint evaluation • Try the vanishing options test Page 27
  • 29. Rational decision-making Page 29 Identify (define) the problem Define optimal solutions Evaluate optimal solutions carefully Select the best solution and implement it Evaluate and adjust the solution
  • 30. Ways to make decisions by groups
  • 31. Ways to make decision by groups • Silence the leader • ‘Prime’ critical thinking • Reward group success • Appoint a devil’s advocate • Establish contrarian teams • Assign roles • The Delphi method Page 31
  • 32. Techniques to make good decisions
  • 33. Techniques to make good decisions 1 of 3 • Avoid the temptation to make an impulsive decision in order to get the work of decision-making • Take the time to think things over, but don’t use this as an excuse to avoid • Over-focusing on making the ‘right’ decision can leave you stuck • Use your head Page 33
  • 34. Techniques to make good decisions 2 of 3 • Listen to yourself • Take some time to consider what you think will happen • Consider how each of your possible decisions might impact the people involved • Pay attention to how you will feel about yourself Page 34
  • 35. Techniques to make good decisions 3 of 3 • Ask yourself if your decision is ethical • Talk it out • Make it your own • Learn from your experience • Give yourself a break Page 35
  • 36. Solutions that seek to insulate the decision process from the emotion
  • 37. Solutions that seek to insulate the decision process from the emotion • Increasing cognitive effort through financial incentives • Crowding out emotion • Increasing awareness of misattribution • Choice architecture Page 37
  • 38. I used to be indecisive…but I’m not so sure anymore
  • 39. I used to be indecisive…but I’m not so sure anymore 1 of 2 • The thinker • The researcher • The worry wart • The escapist Page 39
  • 40. I used to be indecisive…but I’m not so sure anymore 2 of 2 • Results of indecision • Breaking out of the indecision trap Page 40
  • 42. Strategies to manage competing demands • Accepting • Accommodating • Differentiating • Integrating Page 42
  • 44. Making everyday decisions • Pick a number • Make a needs list • Make a pros and cons list • Flip a coin • Follow the crowd • Focus on the result Page 44
  • 46. Decision-making tips • Take necessary time • Be sensitive to timing • Write it down • Avoid allowing decision to stack up • Look for a good decision • Involve others • Commit to it • Be confident • Listen to facts and feelings Page 46
  • 50. To sum up… • Conclusion • Summary • Videos • Useful links Page 50