Decision making can be stressful and anxiety inducing, but the ability to make decisions quickly is often what separates the most effective leaders from others. We connected with some of the best and brightest do-ers we know and asked them how they developed their decision-making skills.
Noam Ziv
I first started developing my decision-making skills by gaining knowledge through my undergraduate and graduate school education. Then, I worked in various fields within the construction and development industries that gave me a broad understanding and view of every aspect of the construction and development process. Now, with more than 30 years of construction and development experience in both executive and field positions, my decision-making skills have developed and evolved by gaining extensive knowledge over the years. The more I learned and the more exposure I had in the industry, the more confident I became in my decision-making skills. I have experience in construction management, design, entitlement, permits and asset management of large projects across many markets in Israel and the United States. Having the understanding and familiarity with various aspects in the development process has helped me in the decisions I make as a developer. Read more>>
Alejandro
I developed my decision-making skills through a process of trial and error, practice, and learning from past experiences. In both my personal and professional life, I’ve faced decisions that required careful evaluation of multiple factors and key players. Managing people and projects has been crucial in honing these skills, as it involves balancing priorities, anticipating outcomes, and ensuring decisions always align with the mission. Read more>>
Chelsea Coltman
I believe decision-making is a skill that is developed through experience, reflection, humility, and a willingness to learn. I approach decisions by gathering as much relevant information as possible, considering both short-term and long-term impacts, and weighing the risks and rewards. However, I also understand that no decision-making process is perfect, and sometimes the outcome does not go as planned! Read more>>
Greg Seltzer
Decision making shapes execution. Decision making impacts every aspect and layer of an operation, of a mission and of a culture. Decision making is guided by judgment. Judgment, at least good judgment, is developed through study, skills and experience. Ultimately, though – decision making is dictated by purpose. Read more>>
