How Do You Evaluate a Decision?

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Leslie: How do we assess the quality of a decision once we've made it? Tanya: I think this is where being upfront about what you hope to accomplish and setting some goals around that, even writing them down. Leslie: Did the change to the booking system accomplish the goal you had hoped? Yes, we're seeing patients more promptly. There are still kinks in the process, but I think that we're ironing it out as we go.

Do you find it tough to make decisions? Do you get stuck coming up with options (or overwhelmed by too many of them)? Or maybe you worry about how people will take your decision and if they’ll disagree with it? Do you often grapple with guilt or regret after making a final call?

A dentist who directs a public health clinic wants to gain confidence in her ability to make sound decisions. Behavioral scientist Leslie John shares methods for not overthinking, preempting pushback, and making peace with a tough call.

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Leslie John is a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School.

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