Problem Solving and Decision Making
Ambiguity: The Fertile Ground of Problem Solving
This article discusses why it is important for managers to adopt a system for solving problems, since the ambiguity of the real world can hide the issues.
OODA Loops
This article describes the OODA Loops decision-making tool: Observe, Orient, Decide and Act. The tool guides the leader into observing his environment, orient himself based on several source of influence, decide what will be his action and execute his decision. He will then restart the loop by observing the effect of his action.
Problem-solving and Decision-making
This site offers several texts describing various problem-solving and decision-making tools, such as Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats and PEST analyses, balanced scorecards and brainstorming.
Six Thinking Hats
How can you be sure that an analysis is complete? The author suggests the 6 thinking hats approach, whose objective is to address the problem from several angles in order to ensure that nothing is left to chance.
What is the corporate decision-making process?
This article presents several models of the corporate decision-making process. Several related articles accessible from the page allow the reader to learn more about the subject.
Why Companies Fail--and How Their Founders Can Bounce Back
This text discusses the impact that the failure of a young company may have on its founder, and explains how founders can use this experience in the job market.