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2 Decision-Making for Team Leaders Free Online FlashCards

Study 2 Decision-Making for Team Leaders with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.

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01
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What should a decision-maker clarify first?

Back

Describe the gap between the current situation and the desired outcome.

02
Front

What should a problem statement establish beyond the problem itself?

Back

Define success and constraints such as safety, budget, quality, or a fixed deadline.

03
Front

How much information should a leader gather?

Back

Gather enough information to understand the issue, but not every possible detail.

04
Front

What roles should be clarified before a decision?

Back

Make clear who decides, who advises, and who implements. Consultation helps understanding but does not require everyone to agree.

05
Front

What options should leaders consider?

Back

Compare more than one workable option, including doing nothing for now.

06
Front

How should leaders compare decision options?

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Choose criteria in advance, such as impact, time, cost, workload, fairness, risk, and reversibility.

07
Front

How should a leader organize uncertain information?

Back

Separate what is known, what is assumed, and what remains uncertain.

08
Front

What should a leader do when waiting creates serious risk?

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When delay creates serious risk, make the best-supported decision in the available time, state the uncertainty, and monitor consequences.

09
Front

What should a leader communicate when announcing a decision?

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Explain what was decided, why, which alternatives or trade-offs were considered, and what happens next; name owners, deadlines, and progress checks.

10
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How should leaders follow through after action begins?

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Compare results with the intended outcome and adjust the decision or process when evidence shows it is not working.

11
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How can a leader avoid mistaking interpretation for evidence?

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Separate observable facts from interpretations, then investigate causes before choosing a fix.

12
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How can a leader strengthen confidence in the evidence?

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Cross-check evidence from multiple sources and combine data with frontline experience to build a fuller understanding.