At business schools, where decision-making is studied, good decisions come down to a pseudo-science in which the “human element” of subjectivity is used less so that the “rational element” of objectivity can dominate. But according to Deepak Chopra in an article for LinkedIn, that’s easier said than done. “This tactic ignores the fact that all decisions are human— there’s no machine to make them for us—and history tells us that the greatest decision always involved a combination of human genius, passion, determination, and foibles. Emotions flared, for good and ill.” This is why it’s important to be aware of your emotional state next time you have to make a decision that matters. Here are 10 ways that your approach, and the environment you find yourself in, can help your decision-making technique the next time around. Here’s to being the best decision maker you can be!
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