by SP Singh | Apr 15, 2025 | Decision making
One of the first questions we should ask before making any decision is: do we need to make this decision now? And if not now, by when should it be made? Not all decisions require immediate action. However, delaying decisions comes with a cost—the cost of delay. This...
by SP Singh | Apr 12, 2025 | Decision making
We don’t get to choose our parents, teachers, birthplace, workplace leaders, our children’s personalities, or our birth and death dates. We have little control over the opportunities we’re given or the events that shape our lives. At a macro level, much of life is...
by SP Singh | Mar 17, 2025 | Decision making
We are most vulnerable to making bad decisions when we are sick, tired, or desperate—these are our weak points and the leverage points for those on the other side of the table. Recognising when we are in a weakened position is crucial. When an ERP system is nearing...
by SP Singh | Feb 28, 2025 | Decision making
We don’t just buy things—we rationalise why we buy them. Sometimes it’s brand loyalty (we trust the name), sometimes it’s peace of mind (a recommendation from someone we trust), or maybe it’s an ego boost (a luxury logo). Other times, it’s fear (dreaded end-of-support...
by SP Singh | Feb 1, 2025 | Decision making, Local Government
We hear it all the time—”We need to make more data-driven decisions!” Yet, despite having tons of data at our fingertips, we often don’t use it. Why? Maybe it’s the same reason we don’t always seek advice when making big decisions. We like to think we’re...
by SP Singh | Jan 28, 2025 | Decision making
Our decisions are the building blocks of our projects. If we make poor decisions, the outcome will likely be disappointing—or even embarrassing. On the flip side, good decisions lay the groundwork for success. It’s important to remember that decisions follow a...
by SP Singh | Jan 8, 2025 | Decision making
Humans are creatures of habit, bound by their behaviours. We tend to act in the same way when faced with familiar circumstances. Someone may apologise for their negligence, outbursts of anger, or moments of unkindness. They may offer excuses, perhaps even sincere...
by SP Singh | Jan 2, 2025 | Decision making
We make countless decisions every day, many without a second thought. However, some choices are irreversible or extremely hard to change. When we make poor decisions, the consequences can linger for a lifetime, bringing stress and sacrifices as we try to cope. Yet, we...
by SP Singh | Aug 29, 2024 | Decision making
Strategic initiatives are important but often not urgent, making it easy to deprioritise them as organisations focus on immediate tasks that require attention. As a result, many organisations remain entrenched in day-to-day operations, continuing with outdated, manual...
by SP Singh | Aug 24, 2024 | Decision making
Decisions require mental resources, and because our brains naturally seek to conserve cognitive energy, we often stick with past choices, even when we have the option to change. This tendency is evident when selecting service providers, like banks, insurance...
