Leadership-focused decision-making styles

Leadership Decision Intelligence™ 

Leadership-focused decision-making styles

How to Match Decision Styles to Strategic Challenges 

90-Minute Workshop Framework

2. Neuro-Tactical Drills 

A. The "Style Switch" Challenge  

• Scenario: Your team resists a new CRM rollout  

• Round 1: Debate using only data (Analytical)  

• Round 2: Appeal to shared values (Diplomatic)  

• Debrief: Which moved the needle? Why? 

B. Bias War Game  

• Inject 5 stealth biases into a case study (e.g., sunk cost, halo effect)  

• Teams race to ID and counter using:  

• Analytical: Cost-benefit dashboards  

• Visionary: "Back-from-the-future" storytelling 

3. Culture-Shaping Tools 

Decision Charter Template 

Our Team’s Rules:  
1. For risks >$500K → Mandatory 'Red Team' critique (Analytical + Bold)  
2. People decisions → Diplomatic + Anonymous feedback  
3. Crises → Bold style, but 10-min 'cool down' veto option   
  

Metrics That Matter 

• Speed vs. Accuracy Ratio (Track by decision type)  

• Style Diversity Index (Audit last 10 decisions for style spread) 

4. Self-Mastery Lab 

Biometric Feedback Exercise 

1. Wear HR monitors during mock negotiations  

2. Correlate:  

1. Heart Rate ↑ 15%+ → Likely defaulting to Bold style  

2. Steady HRV → Diplomatic/Analytical dominance 

Mindfulness Reset 

Before big decisions: 4-7-8 breath (4 sec in, 7 hold, 8 out) → 31% clearer thinking (UCLA) 

5. Takeaway Toolkit 

1. Style Matcher Card (Pocket guide for situational style-picking)  

2. Meeting Prompts:  

a. Should we shift styles? Our data says ______, but gut says ______. 

3. Coaching Script:  

a. I notice you default to [style]. Let’s test adding 10% [counter-style].

Why This Works for Leaders 

✅ Science-Based: Rooted in neuroscience and Fortune 500 case studies 

✅ Anti-Fragile: Prevents over-reliance on one style 

✅ Scalable: Works for frontline managers to C-suite