HBR IdeaCast Stuck on a Problem? Try Switching Up Your Approach
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Feb 6, 2024 Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, Founder and CEO of Decisive, shares her expertise in decision-making and problem-solving. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal problem-solving styles and adapting strategies to tackle new challenges. Listeners learn about five distinct archetypes—adventurers, detectives, listeners, thinkers, and visionaries—that influence decision-making. Einhorn discusses cognitive biases and the significance of decision ownership, stressing that collaborative efforts and diverse perspectives can lead to better outcomes in professional environments.
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Default Decision-Making
- You likely rely on a familiar decision-making framework, even if it's unconscious.
- This default approach may not always be the most effective for every situation.
Reasons for Decision-Making Patterns
- We fall back on decision-making patterns due to comfort and underlying values.
- These values influence how we approach problem-solving.
Catering Example
- Different decision-making styles handle catering differently: Adventurers decide quickly, detectives focus on details, listeners ask people, thinkers weigh options, and visionaries create unique solutions.
- This example highlights how each style optimizes for different things.
