MAKING DECISIONS

decision making is inevitable

The process of making choices is a necessary part of life. When you're a manager, __________, even when all the options seem difficult.

keep the goals in sight

to remember what you want to achieve. It's easy to get distracted by small problems, so try to __________.

lose sight of

to stop remembering or focusing on something important. When you're under pressure, you may __________ of what really matters.

anticipate the repercussions

to think about the possible results or effects of an action. Before making a major change, you should __________.

have all the data in hand

to have all the information you need available. I don't want to make a final decision until I __________.

to know deep down

to feel certain about something, even if you cannot fully explain why. I __________ that changing jobs is the right choice for me.

when it comes to making a choice

when you have to decide between different options. __________, I prefer to consider both the risks and the benefits.

call on their experience

to use knowledge and skills gained from previous situations. Experienced managers often __________ when they face an unfamiliar problem.

bring the team together

to get team members to meet, communicate, and work towards a shared goal. We need to __________ to discuss the options and agree on the next steps.

bounce back

to recover after a difficult experience or failure. She managed to __________ after making a poor decision.

put in place

to establish or arrange something so that it can be used. We need to __________ a clear process for making important decisions.

the reversible decisions

decisions that can be changed or undone later if necessary. It's often better to make __________ quickly because you can change them later.