Mindfulness at SAP (B): From grassroots to global mindfulness

Assortment optimization presents a complex challenge for retailers, as it depends on numerous decision factors. Changes in assortment can result in demand redistribution with multi-layered consequences. This complexity is even more pronounced for ...

Letting go to grow. Coaching empowered his entrepreneurship journey, transforming stress into sustainable leadership and more empowered leadership.

Increasingly, employers are supporting neurodiversity with employees and unlocking potential through recognizing the benefits that neurodivergent talent offers.

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This note presents a comprehensive framework for improving decision-making capabilities in high-pressure, high-stakes environments. It introduces six evidence-based strategies that help leaders maintain clarity, focus and effectiveness when facing complex decisions under stress. The note explores each strategy in detail: managing emotional responses, strengthening situational awareness, training for cognitive agility, using structured decision-making models, enhancing decision speed and practicing under pressure. For each strategy, it provides specific tools and practical applications, illustrated through the case study of AcuWave, a mid-sized consumer electronics firm navigating challenging product launch decisions. Key tools examined include emotional self-regulation techniques, the OODA loop for situational awareness, pre-mortem analysis for cognitive agility, weighted decision matrices for structured decision-making, the 40-70 rule for balancing speed and accuracy, and crisis simulations for practical application. The note emphasizes that effective decision making under pressure integrates emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and structured processes. This practical guide serves as a valuable resource for leaders seeking to develop more robust decision-making capabilities in fast-paced business environments. By implementing these strategies, leaders can improve their ability to assess high-stakes situations quickly, make sound judgments with confidence, and maintain team effectiveness even under volatile and uncertain conditions.

Many organizations still unwittingly typecast employees, denying them the chance to show their true capabilities. Take this short test to check whether you are aware of bias, and read on for tips on fostering an environment where diverse talents c...

Purpose Jean Boddewyn’s (1929–2022) work in international business political behavior launched a stream of research at the intersection of international business (IB) and strategic management that is now referred to as international nonmarket str...

We are all at the mercy of ingrained behaviors. Answer the question below to identify how you respond emotionally, then check out the practical steps to help overcome your emotions.

Management speak leads to uninspired and disengaged teams. Here's how to sharpen your language skills to become a more effective leader.

A five-step approach can help you foster a sustainable legacy while supporting a financially sound future for your organization. James Welch explains how it’s done.