HBR IdeaCast
Stuck on a Problem? Try Switching Up Your Approach
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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Quick takeaways
- Understanding your personal problem-solving style is the first step to breaking through challenges and selecting the best approach.
- Different decision-making styles such as adventurers, detectives, listeners, thinkers, and visionaries impact how individuals approach situations, and becoming aware of cognitive biases associated with these styles is crucial for effective decision-making.
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Different decision-making styles and their comfort zones
People tend to fall back on certain patterns or behaviors in decision-making due to comfort and underlying values. Business leaders may struggle to change their approach due to years of success and a fear of failure. Different decision-making archetypes are adventurers, detectives, listeners, thinkers, and visionaries.
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