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By all means analyse the options and consult your colleagues — but at some point you must trust your judgment
The chaotic evacuation of Kabul is only the latest example of what can go wrong when systems are poorly set up and run
‘What is the point if all the costs and benefits being analysed are flights of fantasy?’
An exploration of how ‘framing’ decisions by exploring our choices is a skill we can all deploy
The recruitment of a grumbling Green faces some potential bumps in the road, though
Outgoing chief executive worked patiently on huge deals to transform the company
Disruption hits retail, consumer goods, industrials and pharma sectors
First identified in the 1970s, our capacity for flawed decision-making is unchanged
Everything has a cost, whether we are making a political choice or a purchase
In many areas of life, we demand action when inaction would serve us better
Advisory councils can work, but they need a strong chair and a proper agenda
Discussions are rigorous and reflect how some teams take weightier decisions
Will your morals and ethics match those of other people, asks Anjana Ahuja
Learning to be excited rather than anxious will boost your results
Concern many UK corporates in the group seem unprepared for the risks post-EU referendum
Notebook: Obama seeks to be in an optimum state for his role as Decider-in-Chief, writes Helen Lewis
Iraq war shows how an inner circle that becomes a cabal will confirm what CEOs think they know
MBA bloggers share standout works on topics ranging from negotiation to strategy
We have functioning states but nothing is getting done, writes Jan Techau
Udacity founder and Google X man declares war on groupthink, complacency and meetings
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