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Make Your Decisions Better by Small Tweaks in Communication
Decisions are sometimes surreal.
Do you have trouble to decide? And what if you have to decide together with someone?
It is a mess.
Business people say: “Two heads are better than one.” But that cannot go without misunderstandings and vivid discussions.
We have recently bought a new bed for my daughter. It took us quite some time to agree. When we finally ordered it, it was a relief and happiness. Until we discovered we misunderstood each other and potentially made a mistake.
Gosh. Not again.
This article discusses four common communication issues you face every day. Tweak them, and your decisions will be better.
1. Loose ends
- Opinion A
- Opinion B
Have you ever left a conversation thinking everything is clear? But actually, no one confirmed the final decision. A or B?
Person 1 likely thinks it’s A, and person 2 thinks it’s B. That’s a loose end.
Loose ends hinder the decision-making process because you never know. Is everything clear to everyone? Do people understand the decision? Do they know why it was made like this?
