Decision Making in Theory Good decision making starts with effective situation analysis. In the world of theory, this is called “getting the facts.” It’s followed by “analyzing the facts.” Then comes “make the decision,” followed by “implement the decision.” This straight-line picture  »  Read More

Watch for the warning signs of groupthink “We’ve always done it that way.” “That’s the right way.” “Everybody does it this way.” “That’s standard practice.” Whenever you hear those phrases, or anything like them, sound the Groupthink Alert. Garden Variety  »  Read More

“Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.” ~ Henry J. Kaiser That’s as inspirational as can be, but if you want to get from the problem to the opportunity and on to success, you need to ask good questions. The questions you ask determine the answers you get. Here are some questions to ask when you  »  Read More

After I got out of the Marines, I began working on my college degree. I was working in increasingly responsible positions during the day and attending classes at night. That made for some truly surreal experiences. The professors and textbooks painted one picture. Real life was often very different. Decision making was an  »  Read More