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Dec 2023
40m 26s

Edu: Decision Paralysis - Eradicate Endl...

Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad
About this episode

2023 is winding down.

You’re no doubt preparing and strategizing for 2024.

You’ve listened to our recent episode on being more efficient in 2024 but now you’re at the pointy end - making the tough decisions on what to focus on.

Feeling stuck? Not sure which way to turn?

Don’t worry, Chris and Yaniv are here to end your decision paralysis! 

In this episode they cover: 

 🔍 Decoding Decision Challenges:

Chris and Yaniv explore the complexities of decision making in the startup world, where poor choices can lead to sluggish progress, compromised solutions, or execution roadblocks. They also cover why startups often grapple with this challenge and how to avoid the pitfalls!

🎯 Guiding Principles for Leadership:

The team identifies the root cause of decision-making hurdles – a lack of clear objectives, principles, or data. In this episode, learn how effective leadership provides the necessary guidance and a robust decision-making framework to navigate these challenges.

🌐 Strategic Clarity & Communication:

Yaniv and Chris explore the imperative need of clear strategy and communication from leadership. Discover how a well-defined strategy simplifies decision-making, making most choices straightforward for the team.

⬆️ Escalation Challenges:

What obstacles hinder effective decision escalation within teams? From unquestioning obedience to a lack of cultural encouragement, learn the critical factors influencing decision escalations - Chris and Yaniv cover it all.

💡 Leadership's Tough Choices:

Embrace the key to effective decision-making – leadership's ability to make difficult choices in defining a clear, well-structured strategy. Grasp how avoiding these challenges can lead to persistent problems.

This episode is a MUST to level-up your strategy game in 2024. Now’s the perfect time to work on improving your decision-making skills for your startup venture.

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Credits

Lovingly handcrafted for the global startup community by:

Editor: Justin McArthur

Associate Producer: Aidan Cousins

Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang  

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