Decision Making
Making high-quality decisions based on limited information.
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Download yours nowTeams prioritize Decision Making for a role when:
- One must quickly and effectively consider the pros and cons of a decision
- Maintaining a positive attitude despite objection demonstrates confidence in one's decisions
- Key stakeholders must be included in decision-making so that all relevant information is considered
- Holding oneself accountable for errors in decision-making ensures avoidance of future errors
An ideal candidate will need to:
- Clearly explain the reasoning for a decision to the necessary parties
- Demonstrate confidence in and advocate for a decision once it is made
- Implement plans that are designed to avoid critical errors
- Take calculated risks in the pursuit of company interests
Competencies for Decision Making include:
Acting with confidence
Behaviors include:
- Expressing opinions and beliefs
- Seeking to make decisions and direct others' actions
- Speaking clearly and conveying positivity
- Being self-assured, optimistic, and accepting of criticism
Evaluating consequences of decisions
Behaviors include:
- Critically evaluating information before making a decision
- Inspecting work carefully to identify potential problems
- Anticipating problems and analyzing information to choose the best solution
Generating alternative solutions
Behaviors include:
- Being receptive and flexible to different ideas and perspectives
- Suggesting creative ideas or solutions
- Analyzing information to choose the best solution
Taking responsibility for outcomes
Behaviors include:
- Making decisions and directing others' actions
- Taking responsibility for one's own actions and accepting criticism and feedback
- Incorporating feedback into plans to avoid future mistakes
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