{"product_id":"decision-making-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781118833667","title":"Decision Making For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118833667","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDecision Making For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDawna Jones (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118833667, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 October 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the best approaches for making business decisions\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eToday's business leaders have to face the facts—you can't separate leadership from decision making. The importance of making decisions, no matter how big or small, cannot be overstated. \u003ci\u003eDecision Making For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a candid resource that helps leaders understand the impact of their choices, not only on business, but also on their credibility and reputation. Designed for managers, business owners, and anyone else who makes tough decisions on a daily basis, this guide helps you figure out if the decisions you're making are the right ones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to helping you explore how to evaluate your choices, \u003ci\u003eDecision Making For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers ways to receive support for decision making, delves into various decision-making styles, reviews the importance of sifting through data and information, and includes information on ways to engage others and make decisions collectively. Being in charge can be challenging, but with this guide, you don't have to go it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the effects of decision making and outlines the considerations that must be made to gain trust and confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates ways to communicate particularly sensitive decisions, and offers approaches for making bold decisions that challenge the status quo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelves into the risks and benefits of certain decisions, and shows readers the best ways to evaluate choices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines smart strategies for engaging others and drawing them into the decision-making process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrucial decisions need to be made every day in the business world, so there's no time to waste. Make \u003ci\u003eDecision Making For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e your primary resource for learning to choose your actions wisely and confidently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with Decision-Making 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Big-Picture Pressures on Decision-Makers 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Decisions in an Ever-Changing World 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ground shifting beneath your feet 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing what these changes mean to you 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing Uncertainty and Unpredictability 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncrease integrity and truth-telling 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotice what is happening on the innovative edges 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t limit planning to an annual task 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake your decision-making process values-based 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivate learning and curiosity 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvest in your personal and professional growth 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising the Integrity and Ethics of Business Decisions 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming factors that lead to unethical decisions 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning a healthy decision-making environment 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: The Key Ingredients for Effective Decisions 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing the Different Kinds of Decisions 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic decisions 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactical decisions 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperational and frontline decisions 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Different Decision-Making Styles 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Workplace Environment and Culture as a Force 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping your company on the innovation curve 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccounting for company organizational structures 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the health of the workplace 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the Decision-Maker: To Grow or Not? 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing thyself 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding temptations that obstruct sound decisions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Company Culture and Decision-Making 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Importance of Company Culture 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying attention to invisible forces 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing your company’s mindset 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting addictions in company culture 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating High Performance Workplaces for Decision-Making 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying attention to long- and short-term focus 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing smart design to speed up decision-making 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying attention to working relationships 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Risk and Its Impact on Decision-Making 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how humans perceive risk 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with risk in a complex world 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Knowing and Growing Yourself as a Decision-Maker 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Growing Your Business by Growing Yourself 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Personal Growth to Effective Decision-Making 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring vulnerability as a leadership quality 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving compassion for the ego 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into emotions for effective decision-making 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing How Beliefs Influence Decision-Making 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining your beliefs: Do they limit your options? 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how you perceive insight, intuition, and vision 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging hidden bias or prejudice 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGauging Personal Comfort with Conflict and Ambiguity 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing conflict to your advantage 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding classic responses to conflict 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Raising Self- and Organizational Awareness for Better Decisions 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How You Make Decisions 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstinctual decision-making 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubconscious decision-making 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBelief-based decision-making 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues-based decision-making 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues-driven decision-making 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComprehending the Value of a Deeper Intelligence 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe link between your heart and your head in decision-making 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting this knowledge to work 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Stress to Make Better Decisions 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManager, manage thyself 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the manager 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical ways to reduce stress in working relationships 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Learning from Mistakes and Unintended Consequences 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging in Reflective Learning 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying blind spots in the decision-making process 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from decision errors and disasters 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Hindsight into Foresight 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring implementation and assessing risk 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeseeing inadvertent effects of a decision 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to feedback from key suppliers and customers 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing other’s ideas wisely 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopping to see the big picture 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming persistent problems with procurement 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Character and Credibility through Mistakes and Failure 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting personal responsibility 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeparating good judgment from judging others 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating authentically 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReinventing your self-identity 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Jumping In: The How-to of Decision-Making 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Understanding Intuitive Decision-Making 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Lowdown on Intuition 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining intuition 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnraveling myth from fact 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how intuition differs from impulse and fear 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the benefits of intuitive decision-making in business 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How Intuition Works 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing incoming data 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForming patterns from cues 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Up Your Intuitive Powers 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying your intuitive strengths – the mechanics 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving your intuitive intelligence 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering procedures that interfere with intuition 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving the risk of overwhelm 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalancing the Rational with the Intuitive 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Laying the Groundwork for All Decisions 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the Essentials for Sound Decisions 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying purpose 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing ahead: Clarifying the endpoint 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining timing: Why now? 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing commitment: Your own and your colleagues 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating the risk and impact of doing nothing 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Who Decides 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring in management style and working environment 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe buck stops where? Authority and responsibility 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating Decision-Making Models 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelaying top-down decisions: The command-and-control style 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing consensus 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Team for Participatory Decision-Making 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: The Nitty-Gritty: Walking through the Decision-Making Process 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarifying the Purpose of the Decision 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the reason for the decision 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a tactical or strategic approach 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the Blinders Off: Eliciting All Relevant Info 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing your research 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining some distance to stay objective 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying attention to different perspectives 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeparating fact from speculation 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding feelings as information 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when you have enough 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSifting and Sorting Data: Analysis 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting your analysis 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritically evaluating your data 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking assumptions intentionally . . . or not 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing and weighing criteria 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding analysis paralysis 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerating Options 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the one-option only trap 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBroadening the option pool by tapping into others’ creativity 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVetting your top options 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Immediate and Future Risk 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying risks 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering people’s response to risk 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping the Consequences: Knowing Who Is Affected and How 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Decision 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating the Decision Effectively 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing the Decision 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting together your action plan 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding what is important: Metrics 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting priorities 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from the implementation process 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision-Making on Auto-Pilot: Intuition in Action 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping intuitive decision-making 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a closer look at intuition in different situations 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Tackling Various Types of Business Decisions 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisionary Decisions: Getting a Grip on Direction and Focus 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Decisions: Moving from Here to There 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking high-level strategic decisions 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying strategic thinking to lower-level goals 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting your strategy as necessary 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperational Decisions: Seeking Out Efficiencies 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to frontline employees for ideas 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking operational decisions: Things to think about 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial Decisions: Raising and Protecting Your Cash Cow 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring financing 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustaining cash flow 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the five most common financial errors 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem-Solving Decisions: Getting to the Root of Issues 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering and addressing the root cause 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling problems creatively 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Partnership and Joint Venture Decisions 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining whether to pursue a joint venture or partnership 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Exploring the Decision-Making Tool Kit 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopting an Approach That Gets Engagement and Results 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating between authority and power 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering up a more engaged workforce 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging in Formal Decision-Making Methods 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing negotiation to make mutually acceptable decisions 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking consensus 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Participatory Decision-Making Tools 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gradients of Agreement tool 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDot voting to gauge opinion and progress 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualizing consequences, relationships, and ideas: Mind mapping 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Strengthening Relationships with Employees and Customers 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Well-Being at Work 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom happy employees to loyal customers: Creating a ripple effect 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eR.J. Allen Construction, an example 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Consumer as a Change Agent 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping an eye out for trends 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChatting up consumers 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReconnecting Business to Customer Service 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBridging the gap to connect to your customers 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting inside the customer’s head: Empathy mapping 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing social media to obtain feedback 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on what’s important to the customer 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting Communication with Customers and Employees 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing intention and value 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating the benefits of communication 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting goals for your interactions 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelving into Information-Gathering Methods 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools and techniques for formal consultation 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing informal information-gathering channels 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Making Decisions in Various Roles 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Becoming a More Effective Decision-Maker 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpping Your Game: Transitioning from Area-Specific to Strategic Decisions 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlighting strategic decisions 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the perils of micromanaging 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving from specializing in one area to working across functions 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplaying Character through Decision-Making 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMirror, mirror, on the wall: Taking a close look at yourself 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing defining moments to build character 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling yourself when things go wrong 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Your Decision-Making by Becoming a Better Leader 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating between leadership and authority 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your power for good 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a leader good enough to ask the tough questions 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Safe and Stable Workplaces 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdapting your management style 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking steps to improve the quality of the working environment 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing the leader you expect to see in others 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Making Decisions as a Manager 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Changing Role of Manager 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing your role as change agent 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdapting your management style 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Your Leadership and Management Styles 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at leadership styles 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing authority effectively: Different styles for different situations 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with unmet expectations 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Making Decisions as an Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What Makes You Tick 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying your entrepreneurial qualities 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining clarity on your values and philosophical foundations 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Flying by the Seat of Your Pants to Putting Systems in Place 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving from multitasking to building a team 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding how work gets done 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying aware of your decision-making process 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Steps When the Thrill is Gone 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Figuring out what you want 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Ascertaining where your business is 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey questions when you still can’t decide 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Applying Decision-Making Skills to Specific Challenges 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Using Change to Achieve Personal Fulfillment 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReinventing Yourself after a Setback 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging your mindset after a setback 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the first steps to a new future 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Clarity on Your Passion, Purpose, and Direction 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a vision board to gain clarity 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting your commitment to a decision: Visualization 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing my way? Choosing your path 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengthening Your Resiliency 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the state of your personal spirit 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing your whole life as a lesson in leadership 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Facilitating Participatory Decision-Making Meetings 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarifying Your Role in a Meeting 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing among facilitating, moderating, and chairing 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting go of attachment to a specific outcome 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Preparation Basics 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing the purpose of the meeting 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying reasons to meet 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting together a bare-bones plan 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a formal or informal meeting structure 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Together a Meeting Plan for Complex or High-Stakes Decisions 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Stating the overall goal and metrics 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Putting together a framework for the meeting 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarch 25, 2015 5:26 PM\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Assigning tasks in preparation for the meeting 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: Structuring the meeting with a meeting plan 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning a Productive Meeting 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting on the same page with an overview 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the meeting on track: Dealing with group dynamics 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools to Help You Facilitate and Manage Meetings 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructured round table: A tool for gathering perspectives 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual and group collaboration tools for meetings 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Making Decisions about Partnerships and Joint Ventures 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Different Partnership Structures 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at partnerships 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining joint ventures 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Mutual Benefit 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking through partnership potential 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping out gains and value in joint ventures 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the fit 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinalizing the Agreement 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating Productively during the Venture 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on trust 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing conflict to advantage 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting Trust, Courage, and Cooperation When the Going Gets Tough 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Setting Ethical Standards 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Business Ethics 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at ethics in business 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFalling from grace: Unethical business practices 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Pressures That Lead to Unethical Decisions 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal pressures: The changing nature of business 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal pressures: Working conditions and relationships 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEliminating conditions that lead to ethics breaches 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Formal and Informal Standards 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a formal code of ethics 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing an informal code 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Concerns: Dealing with Supply Chains and Health and Safety 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing workplace hazards 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing the supply chain up to ethical standards 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Tips for Decision-Making in Uncertain Situations 341\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck Assumptions 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretch Out of Your Comfort Zone 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk Profound Questions 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn from the Past 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen Deeply 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShift Perspectives 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMove From Inertia to Action 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePay Attention to What Your Heart Tells You 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbrace the Unpredictable 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork with Risk Differently 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Ways to Improve Decision-Making 347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Your Inner Calm 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow When to Follow Plans and When to Co-create 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Your Mind Nimble 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on the Mission 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnovate through Disruption 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTap into Your Intuition 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn from Mistakes 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep an Open Mind 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalance the Intuitive with the Rational 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePay Attention to the Workplace 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Secrets behind Ethical Decision-Making 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployees Feel Respected and Happy 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelationships Are Built on Trust 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Focus Is on Collective Achievement 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Right Things are Rewarded 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimum Compliance Isn’t Enough 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood Character is Important 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryone Leads 356\u003c\/p\u003e 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