The dynamics of decision making styles
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The document discusses decision making styles, which are learned habits of thinking influenced by culture and experience. There are two key elements of decision styles - information use, which refers to the amount of information considered when making decisions, and solution focus, which refers to the number of alternatives generated. The Dynamic Decision Style Model categorizes styles based on whether they focus on a single or multiple solutions and use a high or low amount of information. Each style has strengths and weaknesses that are suited to different environments and situations. The document also provides tips for communicating effectively with individuals of different decision making styles.
The dynamics of decision making styles
- 2. 2 Decision Styles What are they? They are not measures of I.Q. They are learned habits of thinking. They are influenced by culture & experience. There is no best style. Each style's effectiveness depends on the situation.
- 3. 3 Key elements of Decision Styles Information Use – Amount of Information used when solving problems - not just acceptance, but amount actually used. Solution Focus – Number of alternatives and varied courses of action generated when solving problems - many versus few.
- 4. 4 Information Use Cumulative Value of Information High Low Amount of Information Used High Satisfier Maximiser
- 6. 6 The Dynamic Decision Style Model Uni Multi Focus Information Use Satisficer MaximiserTough Controls environment Persistent Open Adapts to environment Action oriented Fast Thinking oriented Analytical
- 7. 7 The Dynamic Decision Style Model Uni Multi Focus Information Use Satisficer MaximiserTough Controls environment Persistent Open Adapts to environment Action oriented Fast Thinking oriented Analytical Decisive Candid Loyal Terse Efficient Bottom-Line
- 8. 8 The Dynamic Decision Style Model Uni Multi Focus Information Use Satisficer MaximiserTough Controls environment Persistent Open Adapts to environment Decisive Candid Loyal Terse Efficient Bottom-Line Flexible Adaptable Intuitive Sociable Agreeable Varied Changeable Action oriented Fast Thinking oriented Analytical
- 9. 9 The Dynamic Decision Style Model Uni Multi Focus Information Use Satisficer MaximiserTough Controls environment Persistent Open Adapts to environment Decisive Candid Loyal Terse Efficient Bottom-Line Flexible Adaptable Intuitive Sociable Agreeable Varied Changeable Action oriented Fast Thinking oriented Analytical Hierarchic Serious Methodological Solid Values Quality Oriented Logical Visionary
- 10. 10 The Dynamic Decision Style Model Uni Multi Focus Information Use Satisficer MaximiserTough Controls environment Persistent Open Adapts to environment Decisive Candid Loyal Terse Efficient Bottom-Line Flexible Adaptable Intuitive Sociable Agreeable Varied Changeable Action oriented Fast Thinking oriented Analytical Hierarchic Serious Methodological Solid Values Quality Oriented Logical Visionary Integrative Team Oriented Creative Exploratory Tolerant Diverse Interests
- 11. 11 The Dynamic Decision Style Model Uni Multi Focus Information Use Satisficer MaximiserTough Controls environment Persistent Open Adapts to environment Decisive Candid Loyal Terse Efficient Bottom-Line Flexible Adaptable Intuitive Sociable Agreeable Varied Changeable Action oriented Fast Thinking oriented Analytical Hierarchic Serious Methodological Solid Values Quality Oriented Logical Visionary Integrative Team Oriented Creative Exploratory Tolerant Diverse Interests Systemic Serious Contemplative Complex Global Thinker Strategic, over-arching goals Process & methods Multiple, prioritized solutions aimed at "Big Picture"
- 12. 12 Effects of Environmental Load on Primary and Secondary StylesSystemic Integrative Hierarchic Decisive Flexible Decisive Flexible Maximizing Styles Satisficing Styles Environmental Load Amount of information processed High Low High
- 13. 13 Two Faces of Decision Style Role Style Styles used when person wishes to create favorable impression or whenever person is self-aware of thinking about how she/he is behaving. Operating Style Styles used when person is focusing on a problem or decision and is not self-aware or thinking about how she/he is behaving.
- 14. 14 Strength & Weaknesses of Each Style Decisive Advantages Fast, Consistent, Reliable, Loyal, Orderly, Delegates, Productive, Persistent Disadvantages Rigid, Avoids change, Poor listener, Short-sighted, Resists new ideas, Little empathy for others Flexible Advantages Adapts easily, Fast, Likable, Entrepreneurial, Humorous, Agreeable, Good listener, Comfortable in fluid Disadvantages Short term perspective, Lacks clear plans, Inconsistent, Short attention span, Unreliable, Distracting humor Hierarchic Advantages Produces high quality, Thorough, Precise planner, Logical, Follows through, Accurate, Objective, Inspirational Disadvantages Cold, Over controlling, Resist others’ ideas, Argumentative, Rigid, Too much detail, Does not delegate, Narrow perspective Integrative Advantages Good listener, Creative, Empathic, Team player, Open, Tolerates diversity, Collaborative, Open to big picture Disadvantages Indecisive, Ambiguous communicator, Misses schedules & deadlines, Scattered, Slow Systemic Advantages Sees big picture,Thorough, Original, Sees subtle connections, Long-range perspective, Systematic, Organized, Knowledgeable, Handles complexity well, gets others to think Disadvantages Slow, Difficult to read, Vague, Distant, Infrequent communicator, Arrogant, Uncritical of self, Hoards information, Viewed as secretive
- 15. 15 Communicating with Different Styles Decisive Be Punctual, Minimize chit-chat, Get to the point, Be positive and confident, Make clear recommendations Stress bottom-line benefits, Avoid unnecessary detail, Answer questions directly Flexible Keep things informal, Keep an open mind, Use humor, Be willing to shift topics, Stress options & choices, Don’t require lengthy commitment, Don’t overkill a topic Hierarchic Do your homework, Use their input, Show your reasoning, Use clear logic, Never “win the debate”, Expect to be corrected, Listen well, Don’t press for quick answers, Allow “mull over time”, Share the credit Integrative Share info from varied sources, Solicit their ideas, Invite participation, Communicate hunches, Look at positives & negatives, Be willing to modify ideas, Avoid absolutes Systemic Involve early in problem solving, Stay in touch, Communicate often, Present lots of ideas & info, Stress the big picture, Emphasize multiple benefits, Allow ideas to be modified, Allow lots of “mull over time”, give lots of public credit