Your Leadership Edge Mastering Decisions in Tech

A 7-step decision framework for technical leaders in the AI era pre-mortems, bias defenses, and 'one-way door' thinking.

A decision-making framework refined across two decades of leading complex technical initiatives:

• Define Problems Rigorously invest heavily in understanding and defining the real problem before jumping to solutions.
• Process is Power good decision-making needs structure, not just gut instinct. Use bias checks, pre-mortems, and diverse perspectives.
• Recognize & Combat Bias cognitive biases are hidden enemies. Identify and counteract them deliberately.
• Focus on Key Decisions apply rigorous processes to high-impact “one-way door” decisions.
• Clarity is King simple, crisp communication. Structure arguments logically. Get to the point.

Read the full article on the American Express Technology Blog.