The Purposeful Decision Maker by Pádraig Ó Céidigh

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Safe Harbor and Boundaries - Safe harbor consists of trusted people, places, principles and purpose that ground you - Boundaries protect your time, energy, and core foundation - Balance between generosity and assertiveness is key - Regular reflection needed on what truly matters Key Decision-Making Elements: 1. Managing Bias - Use metacognition to recognize thought patterns - Follow structured processes like decision-making funnel - Filter data while acknowledging biases - Always ask "What is this for?" and "Why?" 2. Learning Process - Embrace mistakes as learning opportunities - Use double-loop learning to examine underlying assumptions - Balance logic with intuition - Build intuition through experience and reflection - Look for lessons from other industries 3. Risk Management - Maximize options to reduce pressure - Use tools like risk heat maps and sensitivity analysis - Conduct "premortems" to anticipate problems - Watch for blind spots using Johari Window - Stay alert to warning signs even during success 4. Entrepreneurial Mindset - See opportunities in problems - Seek real-time feedback for quick adjustments - Focus on simplicity over complexity - Build diverse teams that challenge thinking - Create psychological safety in group decisions Practical Implementation: - Start with clear purpose and values - Balance analysis with gut instinct - Learn from both successes and failures - Build in feedback loops - Foster trust and open communication - Stay adaptable and willing to pivot - Keep core priorities in focus