Leaders often believe that more data leads to better decision making. However, organizations don’t act on raw data. In simple words, sensemaking connects knowledge and action. It helps individuals and ...

A team of University researchers have found a connection between the differences in individuals’ brain networks and their decision-making. “We believe the findings from our study represent a ...

Mindfulness is practiced in board rooms from Silicon Valley to Wall Street. But just how much does it improve the quality of your decision-making? Five years ago when I introduced mindfulness to my ...

Consensus decision-making fosters collaboration but can slow progress if not managed effectively. Balancing consensus with leadership ensures efficiency without sacrificing inclusivity and engagement.

Chocolate or strawberry? Life or death? We make some choices quickly and automatically, relying on mental shortcuts our brains have developed over the years to guide us in the best course of action.

Melissa Horton is a financial literacy professional. She has 10+ years of experience in the financial services and planning industry. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate ...

When making a decision, especially an important one, most people take some time to consider their options. This is completely normal. But what if, when weighing your options, you can’t get the scales ...

Decision fatigue is the idea that after making many decisions, a person’s ability to make additional decisions becomes worse. The psychological effects of decision fatigue can vary, potentially ...

Adolescence is characterized by making risky decisions. Early lesion and neuroimaging studies in adults pointed to the ventromedial prefrontal cortex and related structures as having a key role in ...

In a recent Psychology Today post, “What Triggers Cravings?", I wrote about the latest scientific research surrounding cravings and addiction. Neuroscience suggests that addressing the decision-making ...

We face hundreds of choices everyday — from what to eat for lunch (pasta or sushi?) to more complicated decisions that involve our emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Regardless of how ...