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Teams prioritize Decision Making for a role when:

One must quickly and effectively consider the pros and cons of a decision
Maintaining a positive attitude despite objection demonstrates confidence in one's decisions
Key stakeholders must be included in decision-making so that all relevant information is considered
Holding oneself accountable for errors in decision-making ensures avoidance of future errors

An ideal candidate will need to:

Clearly explain the reasoning for a decision to the necessary parties
Demonstrate confidence in and advocate for a decision once it is made
Implement plans that are designed to avoid critical errors
Take calculated risks in the pursuit of company interests

Competencies for Decision Making include:

Acting with confidence

Behaviors include:

Expressing opinions and beliefs
Seeking to make decisions and direct others' actions
Speaking clearly and conveying positivity
Being self-assured, optimistic, and accepting of criticism

Evaluating consequences of decisions

Behaviors include:

Critically evaluating information before making a decision
Inspecting work carefully to identify potential problems
Anticipating problems and analyzing information to choose the best solution

Generating alternative solutions

Behaviors include:

Being receptive and flexible to different ideas and perspectives
Suggesting creative ideas or solutions
Analyzing information to choose the best solution

Taking responsibility for outcomes

Behaviors include:

Making decisions and directing others' actions
Taking responsibility for one's own actions and accepting criticism and feedback
Incorporating feedback into plans to avoid future mistakes

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