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#490 Ask the Expert: How To Make Better Decisions with Andrew Likierman
About this episode
Are you making big decisions without applying real judgement? In this Ask the Expert episode, Sarah speaks with Sir Andrew Likierman about what good judgement looks like at work—and how to improve it. They talk about the difference between decisions and judgement, the stages of the judgement process, how to get better at reading the (virtual room) and learn from poor choices. You’ll learn how to apply a practical framework to improve your own judgement, no matter your role.
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Is judgement a quality or skill?
01:50 Judgement and decision-making
05:25 The 6 stages of the judgement process
08:43 Establishing a trusted person
10:06 Reading the room, zoom or teams meeting
13:21 Understanding your strengths and weaknesses
16:54 Famous examples of bad judgement
18:11 The importance of listening
19:24 Persevering when it's time to stop
22:33 Common watch-outs with judgement
23:35 Should you trust instinct & gut feeling?
25:43 Managing risk
29:22 Final thoughts
🎯 What You’ll Learn
- The difference between decision-making and judgement
- A 6-step process to improve judgement
- How to trust wisely, read the (virtual) room, and stay aware
- Why feelings, experience, and listening all shape judgement
- How to develop your personal judgement
📚 Resources Mentioned
Andrew's Book: Judgement at Work: Making Better Choices - https://bit.ly/458TWvJ
Actions Speak Louder Than (Listening) To Words: https://cclinnovation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/actions-speak-louder-than-words.pdf
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman - https://bit.ly/4m8OyQ2
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell: https://bit.ly/3J76pIM For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email [email protected]
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