Boss's Tip of the Day: Take the Right Time to Decide
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If you're a boss, you know that every day is a challenge to do better. This tip is based on the same research I used to develop my programs and the Working Supervisor's Support Kit .
Take the Right Time to Decide
Sure the world is moving fast and, yes, you must be quick to thrive in business today. And it's true that you should have a bias toward action and avoid "paralysis by analysis." BUT that doesn't mean you have to make every decision quickly or solve every problem lickety-split.
Ask, "When do we need to decide?" Then, if you have time and if you need more time to gather information or sharpen your analysis, take it.
If you have the time and you need the time, take the time.
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If you're wondering how to master the world of social media, check out Becky Robinson's tips for ways to get better results from your social media investment in 12 minutes or less. Becky is my personal go-to source for ideas on how to use social media more effectively.
Wally's Working Supervisor's Support Kit is a collection of information and tools to help working supervisors do a better job. It's based on what Wally's learned in over twenty years of supervisory skills training. Click here to check it out.




Thank you for this article and your highly useful blog in general ! I want to add that good and relevant KPIs might also help to take a decision in the right time.
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I agree with that, but I also caution clients that "Key" should not translate to "many." Too many outfits I've seen have something more like "Interesting Performance Indicators." KPIs need to be material and actionable and someone must be accountable for the performance part.
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I agree with that, but I also caution clients that "Key" should not translate to "many." Too many outfits I've seen have something more like "Interesting Performance Indicators." KPIs need to be material and actionable and someone must be accountable for the performance part.
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