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# Six Decision Traps and How to Avoid Them

IMD outlines six recurring executive decision traps, including eliminating the best option during framing, having the wrong people in the room, and self-editing when the most senior leader speaks first. The practical countermeasures help CEOs and founders design better decision processes and surface dissent before committing.

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IMD (I by IMD) (https://www.imd.org/ibyimd/leadership/six-decision-traps-and-how-to-avoid-them/)

Topic: Decision Quality: https://lyoenandpartners.com/insights/topic/decision-quality

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