Overcoming Decision-Making Traps
1h 1mBeginner2021-06-30
Authors

Madecraft
Full-Service Learning Content Company

Michael Veltri
Leadership Expert, Business Executive, Author
Course details
Have you ever taken too long to make a decision or worried about making the wrong choice? If this sounds familiar, you've experienced falling into a decision-making trap. In this course taught by leadership expert Michael Veltri, he shares his proven tips to help you avoid falling into these traps. First, Michael reviews some of the common challenges you face when making a decision, such as being distracted or getting bogged down in the details. He then shares his methods for unclogging your decision-making arteries, and how to get clarity on decisions in a timely manner. From there, Michael guides you through methods to reach decisions faster, and to feel confident about the decisions you make. Finally, Michael reviews making high-stakes decisions, creating opportunities, and continuing the momentum once a decision is made. If you’re looking to make smarter, more impactful decisions with ease, join Michael in this course.
Skills covered
Decision-MakingProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Decisions, decisions
1. Common Traps
- 02 - Too many distractions
- 03 - Decisions are uncomfortable
- 04 - The tyranny of how
- 05 - Multitasking
- 06 - Street gang decisions
- 07 - Irresistible offers
- 08 - Joint-venture decisions
- 09 - No good options
2. Unclogging Your Arteries
- 10 - Eliminate distracting data
- 11 - Building mindfulness
- 12 - Better sleep
- 13 - The double five-count
- 14 - Assembling the Fab Five
3. Getting to a Decision
- 15 - Camouflaged brilliance
- 16 - Time-bound decisions
- 17 - Three choices
4. Creating Opportunities
- 18 - Addressing tough decisions
- 19 - Get scrappy
- 20 - Armed for battle
Conclusion
- 21 - Master the art of decision-making
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