AIIR Leadership Framework: Decision Making

Researchers estimate that the average adult makes 35,000 decisions every day — most fleeting and mundane, some monumental. The stakes are even higher for those in leadership, who make decisions that can affect an entire company, influencing financial outcomes, team morale, and long-term success.

Decision Making is one of 12 essential leadership dimensions in the AIIR® Leadership Framework. This whitepaper dives into the skills executive decision-making. It explores the science and art of decision-making, offering actionable insights to refine your cognitive strategies and amplify your leadership impact.

• Develop the curiosity and innovative thinking needed to frame problems in ways that lead to breakthrough solutions
• Apply proven techniques to navigate high-stakes decisions where the outcomes are unclear and the stakes are high
• Build strategies to manage and prioritize multiple, often conflicting goals without compromising on quality or ethics
• Discover how to blend gut instincts with analytical rigor for optimal decision outcomes
• Recognize and overcome biases like groupthink and confirmation bias that cloud judgment and stifle innovation