Decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling pros and cons in your head. A classic list might seem helpful, but it often falls short when the stakes are high, or the factors are ...

In early 2020, organizations sent people to work from home. At the Gates Foundation, our employees scattered around the country and the world. It was understandable; we wanted to be with our families, ...

Many would consider emotions to be a hindrance to decision-making and, therefore, think that they would be better off without them. They may avoid or suppress them, rather than feel, process and ...

This June marks 81 years since Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered the cross-channel invasion of France — a decision dependent upon hundreds, if not thousands of interrelated factors. Success depended ...

I am not a command-and-control leader. Though the hierarchical pyramid works for some, I prefer a framework that invites collaboration, flexibility and balance. This structure radiates decision-making ...

You want better for yourself. You’re ready to initiate a big life change because you deserve to be fulfilled and live a better life. One of the things standing in the way of you and “better” is the ...

Consensus decision-making fosters collaboration but can slow progress if not managed effectively. Balancing consensus with leadership ensures efficiency without sacrificing inclusivity and engagement.

Shared decision making (SDM) is a method of care that is suitable for the care of patients with cancer. It involves a collaborative conversation seeking to respond sensibly to the problematic ...