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The Art of Decision Making

How we Move from Indecision to Smart Choices

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Pub Date Jul 09 2019 | Archive Date Aug 06 2019

Watkins | Duncan Baird Publishers


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Drawing insights from philosophy, psychology, literature, and theology, a longtime executive business coach explores how and why we make the decisions we do

Why are some of us better than others at committing to a decision? How can we move from indecision and procrastination to smart choices? What are the forces that hold us back and how can we successfully overcome them? The Art of Decision Making explores, analyzes and navigates the idea of volition: “the power to use one’s own will in order to make decisions.” By drawing on diverse sources, Joseph Bikart has created a precise map of the intricate paths we take when we move from will to action.

Looking closely at our fears around the choices we make, Bikart helps us to delve into the intricate defense mechanisms we create around decision making and asks if these perhaps mask deeper fears around the self.

The Art of Decision Making will help you to make better decisions and find the common thread between those decisions. It will show you how to follow that thread, and in so doing, move from hesitation to decisiveness.
Drawing insights from philosophy, psychology, literature, and theology, a longtime executive business coach explores how and why we make the decisions we do

Why are some of us better than others at...

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ISBN 9781786781710
PRICE $22.95 (USD)
PAGES 256

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Utterly utterly amazing book. From the first few pages I was exclaiming 'whoh!' as the insights hit. Joseph Bikart not only uncovers sound psychological and philosophical reasons why we don't make decisions but even the very awareness of those factors are like a reframe that frees you to make better decisions. For instance, even though the root word of decision means to 'cut away' Joseph gives us the idea of cutting away the factors that bind us rather than what we would lose. He reminds us that if we put off a decision then the one we make the next day is actually different, because certain factors have changed. We often don't need more information - because the world is not perfect and what extra information exactly would make a real difference? Just breath-taking and probably the best book on decisions I have ever read.

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This was a complimentary copy from Netgalley - many thanks

Loved this

I am quite new to management and taking part in decision making in a diplomatic way is becoming more and more important to my job role

I have round this book food for thought and with lots of ideas that I shall be putting into practice in the workplace

This would be a great book club book for discussions but anyone in management or new to management would find this useful and informative

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