Organizational decision making

No organization design or method of management is perfect. And any form can suffer from a variety of problems that develop because of the design itself. This is particularly true when a company tries a new form. In this article we look at one relatively new organization form—the matrix—which has gained considerable popularity in recent […]

Geeks are "obsessive mavericks", and every company can benefit from their leadership style.

According to a survey of U.S. manufacturers.

In most companies, strategic planning isn’t about making decisions. It’s about documenting choices that have already been made, often haphazardly. Leading firms are rethinking their approach to strategy development so they can make more, better, and faster decisions.

There is such a thing as an organization that’s too responsive.

Algorithmic judgment is more efficient than the human variety.

Bad decisions can often be traced back to the way the decisions were made-the alternatives were not clearly defined, the right information was not collected,...

Decentralized companies take twice as long to pull the plug.

A look at Chevron’s process.

It started with the creation of a "Science Team."

Too often employees develop effective ways to tolerate a problem — instead of fixing it.

Foster a healthy dialogue by taking these steps early and often.

Ten steps to craft actionable insights amid soul-crushing uncertainty.

A study of different decision-making modes suggests which processes work best in different situations.

Five steps to ensure that you don’t jump to solutions

Should you go all in, or take a more measured approach?

The more rivals you outbid, the more likely you are to have paid too much.

Three common traps that leaders fall into - and how to avoid them.

The CEO of HubSpot reflects on how his approach has changed.

Start by thinking about the dilemmas your people will face.