Learning to Make Decisions

1st Lead U - Leadership Development

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Ever feel like you're navigating a leadership labyrinth without a map? Let John Ballinger and Douglas Ford be your guides through the intricate maze of decision-making and leadership adaptability. In a riveting exchange, we dissect the essentials of guiding teams and organizations, revealing how adaptability is essential when making decisions that impact your team and/or your organization. John starts off talking about Newtonian science—the science of absolutes—before moving on to the Cynefin framework for context-based decision-making and categorization.
We help you explore your options when making high-stakes decisions as we introduce robust frameworks and theories designed to empower leaders under duress. While experience stands as a stalwart ally, we discuss the pitfalls of relying solely on intuition, advocating for a mental cache akin to a computer's cookies—enabling leaders to pull from past insights for agile and effective responses to new challenges. The Cynefin framework takes center stage, providing a compass for navigating the varying landscapes of simple to chaotic contexts. Our conversation promises to equip you with the ability to spot the 'known knowns' in your professional life, turning routine into a strategic advantage. The five different situational contexts of the Cynefin framework include decision-making that can be categorized as Simple, Complex, Complicated, Chaotic, or Disorder.
As we wrap up, it's not just about reflection—it's about active improvement. We encourage you to dissect your recent decision-making milestones, applying the Cynefin lens to categorize and comprehend the multifaceted nature of each challenge. This strategic exercise isn't just about looking back; it's about sharpening your skills for the decisions that lie ahead. By tuning into this discussion, you'll leave with a fortified toolbox for decision-making that promises precision and confidence, no matter the leadership obstacle. Join the 1st Lead U team on this transformative journey where keen adaptability and incisive critical thinking converge, setting the stage for adaptable leadership excellence.

Chapters

1. Leadership and Decision-Making Adaptability (00:00:00)

2. Leadership Decision-Making Frameworks and Theories (00:12:44)

3. Navigating Complexity in Decision Making (00:24:32)

4. Categorizing Decision Making for Improvement (00:35:30)