Introduction
Do you feel you nail your career decisions? Some workers assert, that in its simplest form, your career is a series of choices. This is, in some sense, true.
Except …
However it’s not that simple, because your work life itself is not that simple. The complexity of your career or, rather, flourishing in your career, means that the choices the average worker faces over the course of a career are equally complex. These choices range from simple operational decisions (Should I work in the office or work remote tomorrow?), to difficult moral personal choices (Should I speak out against a discrimination I personally observed, and experience increased personal risk)?
Either way, you need to nail your career decisions.
In business, decision-making is a critical skill that an organization must have if it hopes to advance, or even endure. It really does not matter what business a firm is in. It will always use decision-making in the daily work life.
Common Elements of Decisions
Obviously, you want to nail your career decisions. The one thing that all these decisions have in common is the option of choosing action and outcome. However, because the nature of these various actions, and their potential outcomes vary wildly, no single strategy can encompass the process of deciding between them. This is where it becomes important for employees up and down the organization to have an understanding of what a correct decision is and how to improve them.
Decision Definition
A decision is, of course, the action of deciding something. A person faced with a job choice, makes a choice. The most basic example of this is the proverbial fork in the road. When facing a fork in the road, you have the choice of taking the left fork or going right. You stop for a period of time while you think, then you decide to go either left or right. Once the decision has been made you take the path you’ve chosen.
That is straightforward and obvious, right? To some extent, the answer to that question is yes. To a greater extent, however, the answer is no. To become a more efficient and more focused decision maker, you need to understand all the processes that went into making the simple decision above.
Steps in the Decision Process You Must Follow To Nail Your Career Decisions
- First, there was a problem. The course you were pursuing divided into two separate directions.
- Second, there was the character of the problem. Because the decision path divided, you were forced to go either left or right to reach your destination.
- Third, you needed to choose between these two options in order to continue.
- Fourth, you utilized your experience, knowledge, and intuition to decide which option was best suited to your needs.
- Fifth, you actually made the decision.
- Finally, you, once again, began moving forward towards your destination based on that decision.
As you can see, the simplest of decisions entails a number of steps. In most cases, we handle these steps subconsciously, without really being aware of what it is we are doing. When the decision we are faced with is simple, this “autopilot” method of choosing is not a problem. However, when more complex decisions need to be made, not understanding the process can give rise to difficulties.
Conclusion
In conclusion, strong decision-making is essential in any workplace due to its ability to positively impact outcomes. It is an invaluable asset. It can help guide individual personnel, teams and entire organizations through difficult decisions and ensure that they achieve the best outcome. It ensures that employees and leaders make informed choices, which have the best chance of leading to a successful outcome.
Furthermore, it helps to foster a culture of accountability and responsibility within the organization. By improving their decision-making skills, workers can ensure that their workplace remains productive and successful. That supports career advancement. Leaders should strive to empower employees with critical decision-making skills and foster an environment of mutual trust and respect. Finally, robust decision-making capabilities are essential for developing strong leaders who will be able to make sound decisions in times of uncertainty or crisis. And have subordinates and co-workers trust enough to follow those decisions.
With these elements in place, strong decision-making can be an invaluable asset in any organization and allow you personally to nail your career decisions.
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