A big part of coaching is the ability to make decisions. When you think about it, coaches have numerous decisions that they must make on a daily basis. All are relevant to our programs though certainly some are more important than others. Here is a great list of thoughts in regard to decision making from Bill Walsh from his book "Finding The Winning Edge."
-Decision making involves more risk and responsibility
than any other managerial activity. The work of problem analysis and evaluation
can be delegated to others in the organization, but the responsibility for
decision making is ultimately assigned to one individual. Choosing among
various alternatives often demands courage and moral judgment, as well as
intelligence.
-Effective decision making is vital to the growth of any
organization.
-Toward that end, there is a series of questions that you
should address when making a decision, including:
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What difference does it make what course of
action you decide to adopt?
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Do you have sufficient information to fully
analyze the issue/matter under consideration?
·
If you are lacking essential information, do you
know how to get it?
·
How critic al to implementing your decision is
its acceptance by those who will be affected by it?
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To what degree does the commitment of others to
your decision depend on their active participation in the decision-making
process?
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Is everyone affected by your decision in general
agreement with its basic objectives?
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To what degree will those who will be affected
by your decision disagree over possible alternative solutions?
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Do the individuals involved in your decision
have the capability to implement the decision as planned?
