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The 5-Step Decision-Making Framework

The document presents a 5-Step Decision-Making Framework designed to help leaders make quick and effective decisions. The steps include defining the decision, gathering key information, considering options and consequences, aligning with goals and values, and deciding and communicating the outcome. It emphasizes the importance of clarity, urgency, and alignment with organizational priorities to ensure successful decision-making.

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The 5-Step Decision-Making Framework

The document presents a 5-Step Decision-Making Framework designed to help leaders make quick and effective decisions. The steps include defining the decision, gathering key information, considering options and consequences, aligning with goals and values, and deciding and communicating the outcome. It emphasizes the importance of clarity, urgency, and alignment with organizational priorities to ensure successful decision-making.

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Leaders of the People

The 5-Step
Decision-Making
Framework
(make better decisions, fast)

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Leadership demands quick, confident


decisions.

Whether it’s resolving a crisis, seizing an


opportunity, or addressing a team issue,
hesitation can lead to lost time and
momentum.

This 5-Step Decision-Making


Framework provides a step-by-step
process to help you make fast, effective
decisions without sacrificing clarity or
confidence.

Let’s get started.

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Step 1
Define the Decision
Clarity on what you need to decide prevents
wasted time on irrelevant details.

Actions:
• Ask Yourself: What is the decision I need to
make?
• Be Specific: Avoid broad, vague questions like
"What should we do?" Instead, define the exact
issue (e.g., "Should we allocate extra budget to
Project A?").
• Establish Urgency: Determine why this decision
needs to be made now.

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Step 2
Gather Key Information
Having the right information ensures your
decision is grounded in facts, not assumptions.

Actions:
• Identify Core Facts: What do I already know
about the situation? (e.g., deadlines, costs, team
capacity).
• Spot Missing Data: What crucial piece of
information do I need?
- If the data is unavailable, make a
decision based on existing insights.
• Avoid Overloading: Focus only on what’s
essential for this decision.

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Step 3
Consider Options and Consequences
Quickly evaluating options ensures you
understand trade-offs and potential outcomes.

Actions:
• List Options: Identify 2-3 realistic choices you
can take.
- Example: "Approve the budget," "Defer the
decision," "Decline the request."
• Weigh Consequences: For each option, quickly
ask:
- What’s the best outcome?
- What’s the worst outcome?
- What’s the most likely outcome?
• Eliminate Non-Starters: Remove options that
have unacceptable risks or lack feasibility.
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Step 4
Align with Goals and Values
Ensuring your decision aligns with
organisational priorities and values increases
long-term success.

Actions:
• Test Alignment: Ask:
- Does this support our team’s or
company’s goals?
- Does it align with our values and
mission?
• Think Long-Term: Will this decision create value
or solve problems beyond the immediate
situation?

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Step 5
Decide and Communicate
A clear, decisive action plan minimises
confusion and ensures swift execution.

Actions:
• Make the Call: Choose the option that balances
risks, rewards, and alignment.
• Be Clear and Concise: Communicate your decision
confidently to those impacted.
• Example: "We’re approving additional
budget for Project A to meet the deadline.
Let’s prioritise reallocation of resources."
• Set Next Steps: Define the immediate actions
needed to implement the decision.

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Decision. Made.
Remember:
1. Trust Your Instincts: Leverage your
experience and intuition for decisions where
complete data isn’t available.
2. Use the 80/20 Rule: Focus on the most critical
20% of information that will drive 80% of the
decision.
3. Be Willing to Revisit: A decision made fast can
be adjusted later if needed. Acting quickly doesn’t
mean acting rigidly.

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