How to Develop Your Decision-Making Skills...by S. ManikandanGood Decision Makers are Successful PeopleAnatomy of a DecisionThe "Art" and "Science" of Decision MakingPeople Power: A Guide to Making Decisions in GroupsDecision Making Do’s & Don’tsWhat if You Make a Wrong DecisionReference:How to Develop Your Decision-Making Skills...by S. Manikandan David JosleynMatt ConklinGood Decision Makers are Successful People Your ability to make sound decisions can help you:Achieve Your GoalsAvoid Mistakes*No one makes the right decision every time*Anatomy of a DecisionDefine the ProblemReevaluate the SituationGather InformationThink of AlternativesChoose an AlternativePut Your Decision to WorkThe "Art" and "Science" of Decision MakingIntuition:The ability to know or feel something w/out using logic or reasonAnalytical Skill:The ability to use logic to examine and measure a problemPeople Power:A Guide to Making Decisions in Groups Groups offer important advantages:Knowledge & Experience DiversityMore EnergyExtra MotivationGroups can have drawbacks, too.Feel Pressure (fitting in)Feel They Can’t be Honest (critical)SocializeRely on OthersDecision Making Do’s & Don’tsDO:Be HonestAccept ResponsibilityUse Time WiselyHave ConfidenceDON’THave Unrealistic ExpectationsMake “Snap” DecisionsTake UnnecessaryFool YourselfMaking a decision is easy – but making the RIGHT one requires skill and knowledgeWhat if You Make a Wrong DecisionMistakes can be the best teachers – use them to your advantage! &CONTINUE TO MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS - AND TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE!Reference:My HOOAH 4 HealthS. Manikandan is working as a Faculty Adviser on Personality Development and Soft Skills Training at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore Dist, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.Sponsored by the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, the Army National Guard, and the Office of the Chief, Army
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