Eliminate any option that contravenes your values.
For example, if you discover a case of corruption in your team, eliminate any option that involves covering it up. Going against your values just to avoid backlash and scrutiny rarely ends well.
Avoid agonizing over the facts.
Once you’ve understood the cold hard facts of the situation, make a decision and move on quickly instead of wasting time overanalyzing the data.
Eliminate all self-interest from your decision.
Focus on what’s best for the organization, even if it means you may lose as an individual. Ask yourself: What if my life depended on me making the right choice?
Identify any potential conflicts of interest.
Ask yourself: Is the information being provided to me neutral or designed to nudge my thinking in a specific direction? Am I close to someone who’ll benefit from this decision? Am I worried about upsetting a colleague/superior by making a decision they may not like? Am I emotionally invested in any specific outcome?
Recognize any potential fears you may have.
Fear can lead to compromised decisions that damage the organization. To overcome your fears, use the mantra, “I will not hesitate to make the right decision for the right reasons—because it’s the right thing to do.”

Filter out the noise to make better decisions

How to Apply This