Are you making big decisions without applying real judgement? In this Ask the Expert episode, Sarah speaks with Sir Andrew Likierman about what good judgement looks like at work—and how to improve it. They talk about the difference between decisions and judgement, the stages of the judgement process, how to get better at reading the (virtual room) and learn from poor choices. You’ll learn how to apply a practical framework to improve your own judgement, no matter your role.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

00:54 Is judgement a quality or skill?

01:50 Judgement and decision-making

05:25 The 6 stages of the judgement process

08:43 Establishing a trusted person

10:06 Reading the room, zoom or teams meeting

13:21 Understanding your strengths and weaknesses

16:54 Famous examples of bad judgement

18:11 The importance of listening

19:24 Persevering when it's time to stop

22:33 Common watch-outs with judgement

23:35 Should you trust instinct & gut feeling?

25:43 Managing risk

29:22 Final thoughts

🎯 What You’ll Learn

- The difference between decision-making and judgement

- A 6-step process to improve judgement

- How to trust wisely, read the (virtual) room, and stay aware

- Why feelings, experience, and listening all shape judgement

- How to develop your personal judgement

📚 Resources Mentioned

Andrew's Book: Judgement at Work: Making Better Choices - https://bit.ly/458TWvJ

Actions Speak Louder Than (Listening) To Words: https://cclinnovation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/actions-speak-louder-than-words.pdf

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman - https://bit.ly/4m8OyQ2

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell: https://bit.ly/3J76pIM For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com

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