Analysis paralysis?

Let your boss help you get to a decision faster, and learn from their approach.

If you’re genuinely stuck with a decision and can’t get your head around which option to go for, ask your boss for their help.

  • Just explaining your thought process out loud can help you come to a conclusion.
  • Your boss will have a different perspective and experience - how have they approached similar decisions in the past?
  • Ask you boss to help you explore your thought process by asking questions. Digging into what you’re thinking may help push you one way or the other.
When to take this action

This action is from 'Bias for action' and should be used when you're struggling to make a decision

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