The Decision Leadership Dilemma
The most successful decision process leaders rarely use the word "process." Why? Because, simply put, the senior decision-makers they serve want to focus on decision-making - not "process" - and are not fond of formal decision processes.
How to Lead Decision Makers Who Outrank You
So what is a decision leader to do?
Decision leaders are the people who lead decision-making projects and decision support within corporations. With crack analytical staff, they are well-equipped to provide the ultimate decision-makers with what they need to make a well-crafted decision: the appropriate frame, alternatives, information (not too much!), analytical rigor, to name a few. But in leading this team, they also walk a tightrope of managing the decision-makers' expectations, conflicting objectives, and packed schedules.
The most successful leaders coach decision boards to understand and embrace decision quality. They understand board members’ perspectives, they lead decision-makers in addressing what is most important, and they are expert at facilitation.
In this webinar, our speakers will discuss how a decision coach and process leader can come to understand senior-management perspectives, build commitment to decision quality, and plan and conduct decision board meetings. With practice and guidance, most decision support staff can learn to lead a decision board through a thorough consideration of decision content and quality, enabling productive dialogue and facilitating eventual agreement.
