{"product_id":"super-deciders-the-science-and-practice-of-making-decisions-in-dynamic-and-uncertain-times-hardcover","title":"Super Deciders: The Science and Practice of Making Decisions in Dynamic and Uncertain Times - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClaudio Feser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDaniella Laureiro-Martinez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKarolin Frankenberger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDramatically improve the decisions you make every day using insights from the latest neuroscience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe make hundreds of decisions daily, from small ones - such as what to wear today and how to drive to work - to big ones - such as the company strategy and whether to launch a restructuring program that may impact thousands of people. In business, studies suggest that company executives spend 40% of their time making decisions and that the effectiveness of their decisions largely drives the results of the companies that they lead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSuper Deciders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Science and Practice of Making Decisions in Dynamic and Uncertain Times\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of renown researchers and business advisors deliver an application of the latest advances in neuroscience to effectively making the most difficult decisions, those we make in dynamic environments, in situations of uncertainty when we need to predict outcomes, we're missing relevant information, time is scarce, and the environment is constantly changing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is written in three parts. In the first part, the book offers a practical framework for making effective decisions under uncertainty. In the second part, the book discusses approaches to effectively implement those decisions, thus managing change at every level, from the individual to the organizational. Finally, the book develops suggestions on how leaders can diagnose and improve - in themselves and in the people they lead - the cognitive abilities relevant to decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn enlightening business narrative detailing the journey of a fictional leader of an international travel operator named Inuk.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSix cases that put you into real-life situations of making difficult decisions and that help you assess your decision-making effectiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn accessible and fun introduction to the neuroscience of decision-making.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders, \u003ci\u003eSuper Deciders\u003c\/i\u003e is a can't-miss decision-making playbook that you've been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ability to make effective decisions is key to a leader's performance and success. Mastering this ability is no easy feat. Leaders make most decisions in dynamic situations, when relevant information is missing, time is scarce, uncertainty is pervasive, and the environment is constantly changing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is about making great decisions in such situations - what we call super-decisions. There is no general rule or mathematical formula for making such decisions exactly or perfectly. However, understanding some simple but fundamental principles of the neuroscience and psychology of decision-making can significantly enhance a leader's performance and success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSuper Deciders\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of renowned scientists and business strategists distills relevant research to deliver a practical and insightful model that leaders can use not only to navigate complex decision-making scenarios, but also to work on themselves and to become \"Super Deciders\". Some individuals may be better than others at making decisions, but everyone can become better at it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors explain their model and the relevant research in an accessible and easy-to-follow way using the story of a fictional leader of a company. With this book, you'll learn to make better decisions in a variety of situations, spanning from crafting sustainable corporate strategies to tackling people-related decisions, to making work-life balance decisions, to orchestrating a company transformation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders, \u003ci\u003eSuper Deciders \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read guide for decision-makers across the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e PRAISE FOR \u003cb\u003eSUPER DECIDERS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"The decisions we make today are more complex and interconnected than ever before. \u003ci\u003eSuper Deciders \u003c\/i\u003erigorously cuts through the noise with tools that help leaders of all kinds reach more informed and impactful decisions.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--GREG CASE, \u003c\/b\u003eChief Executive Officer of Aon \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Companies in dynamic, uncertain times should not rely on 'either-or' but 'and' decisions that lead to agile strategies. The current business needs to be constantly improved and optimized while agile strategies create further options for the future.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--JOERG REINHARDT, \u003c\/b\u003eChairman of Novartis \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eSuper Deciders \u003c\/i\u003ebrings discipline into the decision process that leaders face daily as they navigate their way to the strategic vision for their organization. Every decision needs to be influenced by the clarity of the vision for stakeholder value creation! How to bring those disciplines into the daily leadership cadence is critical for every leader and this book offers new insights into this critical leadership skill.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--ROBERT CHAPMAN\u003c\/b\u003e, Chairman of the Board \u0026amp; Chief Executive Officer of Barry-Wehmiller and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller \u003ci\u003eEverybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eSuper Deciders \u003c\/i\u003emasterfully weaves together the science of decision-making with the magic of storytelling. A must-read for anyone seeking clarity in turbulent times.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--ROLF DOBELLI\u003c\/b\u003e, Founder of WORLD.MINDS and author of the million-copy bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Thinking Clearly \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With a scientific journey through recent findings on how our brain understands problems and on how it makes decisions, \u003ci\u003eSuper Deciders \u003c\/i\u003edevelops a structured approach to decision-making that helps leaders navigate today's volatile, unpredictable, and ever-changing markets. Insightful concepts delivered with remarkable simplicity.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--SABINE KELLER-BUSSE, \u003c\/b\u003ePresident, UBS Switzerland \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This timely book is an essential read for every decision-maker in organizations. The book lays out a systematic approach to problem-solving by bringing insights from research in neuroscience, psychology, and management to augment our experiences and intuitions with a more scientific approach to decision-making. The \u003ci\u003eSuper Deciders \u003c\/i\u003emodel provides actionable insights to decision-makers to know better what drives them--their goals, preferences, and values--and how they can make better decisions to build more adaptive organizations in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--VIBHA GABA, \u003c\/b\u003eThe Berghmans Lhoist Chaired Professor of Entrepreneurial Leadership, INSEAD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCLAUDIO FESER\u003c\/b\u003e, a senior partner emeritus at McKinsey \u0026amp; Company, serves on multiple company boards, including as chairperson. He teaches innovation and leadership at the University of St. Gallen and ETH Zurich, Switzerland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDANIELLA LAUREIRO-MARTINEZ\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Scientist in the Technology and Innovation Management Group at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, where she leads the COLAB, a research group focused on cognition, learning and adaptive behavior. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKAROLIN FRANKENBERGER\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Strategic Management and Innovation and the Dean of the Executive School of Management, Technology and Law at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEFANO BRUSONI\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Technology and Innovation Management and Vice-Rector for Continuing Education at ETH Zurich, Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.13 x 9.05 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763986170144,"sku":"9781394239771","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2ce62dfb362afab51c9433b8e6f986d3.webp?v=1780243208","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/super-deciders-the-science-and-practice-of-making-decisions-in-dynamic-and-uncertain-times-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}