This is partially based on some fascinating research by a management theory professor named Paul Nutt. If you take the time at the beginning of the decision-making process during this mapping phase to explore new options, you'll end up with a more successful outcome. There's a great kind of slogan for this that the social scientist Scott Page came up with years ago, which is diversity Trump's ability.
In the final installment of our week-long exploration into the art and science of decision-making, we hear from acclaimed science journalist Steven Johnson, who provides a step-by-step process for making life-altering decisions.
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