{"id":7494,"date":"2022-02-21T20:31:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T02:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scottcochrane.com\/?p=7494"},"modified":"2022-02-21T20:31:15","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T02:31:15","slug":"3-ways-your-fast-decisions-could-be-hurting-your-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottcochrane.com\/index.php\/2022\/02\/21\/3-ways-your-fast-decisions-could-be-hurting-your-results\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways Your Fast Decisions Could Be Hurting Your Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today\u2019s leadership culture celebrates fast decision making. But the reality is, if your decisions are happening too quickly you could be doing more harm than good.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

A recent Google search on the question, \u201cHow to make fast decisions\u201d returned an astonishing 418,000,000 hits. Everyone, it seems wants to make fast leadership decisions.<\/p>\n

And there are some good reasons to strive to make quick decisions. Fast decisions create energy, they can resolve problems in a timely manner, and they can generate momentum.<\/p>\n

But leaders should be aware of the hidden dangers in creating a culture of fast decisions. Because unchecked, relentlessly pursuing fast decisions can result in three culture-defeating challenges\u2026<\/p>\n

1. Fast Decisions Can Jeopardize Thoroughness<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s true that you\u00a0can\u00a0research a problem to death. It is equally true that you can slow down a team with \u201canalysis paralysis\u201d.<\/p>\n

At the same time, in the mad dash to race to a quick decision, some leaders will sacrifice essential research.<\/p>\n

Never be so fixated on making the quick call that you set aside the essential leadership virtues of thoughtfulness and diligence.<\/p>\n

2. Fast Decisions Can Jeopardize Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The bigger the decision, the more people who will be affected.<\/p>\n

Effective leaders must be mindful that their decisions impact real people, who\u2019s perspective must be considered and weighed.<\/p>\n

Making fast decisions without appropriate consultation can alienate the very people who need to support the decision you\u2019re making.<\/p>\n

3. Fast Decisions Can Jeopardize Clarity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cDoes anyone understand why we\u2019re doing this?\u201d<\/p>\n

On teams where fast decisions have become the gold standard of leadership, questions like this can be heard up and down the hallways.<\/p>\n

And when leaders have not taken the time to slow down and to explain decisions, their teams will invariably create their own narrative.<\/p>\n

And their interpretations could be very different than what the leader had in mind.<\/p>\n

The point is not to slow down your decision-making. But recognize that along with the benefits of building a fast-paced organization, \u201cspeed decision-making\u201d can have unexpected downsides.<\/p>\n

So when you\u2019re making your call, ask yourself these questions:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Have we done our due-diligence\u2026really<\/em>?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Have we carefully considered the impact on all of the stake-holders?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Have we fully explained the reasons behind the decision?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Because the right decision, made the wrong way, can be worse than no decision at all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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