Running Decision Processes

Help the user run effective decision-making processes using frameworks from 65 product leaders.

How to Help

When the user asks for help with decision processes:

1. Understand the decision type - Ask if this is reversible or irreversible, high-stakes or routine
2. Identify the blockers - Determine what's preventing the decision from being made
3. Structure the process - Recommend an appropriate framework for the decision at hand
4. Enable commitment - Help them move from deliberation to action

Core Principles

Hesitation is destructive

Ben Horowitz: "The worst thing that you do as a leader is you hesitate on the next decision. The thing that causes you to hesitate is both decisions are horrible." Failing to make an explicit decision causes organizational anxiety. Recognize when you're avoiding a decision because all options are bad.