A520.3.1.RB_Decision Making

1.      What are a few words that describe your decision-making style?

a.       Cautious

b.      Logical

c.       Self-Motivated

d.      Rational

e.       Active

f.       Assertive

2.      What are the opposites of the words you chose?

a.       Risk-Taking

b.      Intuitive

c.       Influenced by Others

d.      Feelings/Emotions

e.       Passive

f.       Quiet

3.      Could you see any benefits to making decisions using an approach that is based on either the opposites or somewhere in-between and what outcomes would you expect to see?

a.       Most of my life I have played things “safe.” I am not the person to just jump before looking and because of that my risk-taking abilities are almost gone; I just don’t know how to not look before leaping. I think at times you should do the opposite of what you are used to doing. Although I think making logical decisions is the better answer, being intuitive at times could lead to a better in result. I would venture to say that being influenced by others would be a good quality if those who you associate have your best intensions in mind but and at times when making hard decisions it is good to have additional opinions may give you a better perspective of the larger picture. It does happen more times that none when making a decision we are more likely to think about that decision from one perspective instead of multiple. I am an active decision making person but I believe that feelings and emotions are naturally built into that process no matter what; I cannot make a decision and not have feelings about it. I will state that I am not often passive and I don’t believe you can make a decision and be passive at the same time and lastly even though I am very assertive I do understand when you need to be quiet, evaluate the situation and then make a decision without getting loud or irrational. 

Not everyone has the ability to see things from a different perspective and I believe that hinders them from being a more well-rounded person. If a leader or manager is going to only see things his/her way then they are most likely not going be effective in their position. Decision making is not just a process but a science as well. Understanding what decision(s) you are making and how they will not only impact you but also others is something that always needs to be kept in the back of your mind. Think large and globally not small and locally.