The Decision Book: Fifty Models for Strategic Thinking (Fully Revised Edition)

So there’s no simple formula that will get you through every situation you encounter. Well, except maybe this one. Before you do or say anything, ask yourself three questions: What’s the situation? (The outcome you want to achieve? The risks? The time pressures? The needs?) Who else is involved? (What are their strengths? Weaknesses? Values? Vulner

Whenever you can, swap “Let’s think about it” for “Let’s decide on it.” Commit to making decisions. Don’t wait for the perfect solution. Decide and move forward.

we’re thinking of making a decision, large or small, we use shortcuts developed from our long experience in the world; in chess terms, we do not consider 10 million different moves, but instead rapidly choose the two or three that are most likely to work.

Provide simple, clear choices and consequences