Decision-Making Archives - The Management Center https://www.managementcenter.org/collection/decision-making/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:24:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.managementcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-overlay-berry-_actual-profile-photo-32x32.png Decision-Making Archives - The Management Center https://www.managementcenter.org/collection/decision-making/ 32 32 Re-Division of Labor Worksheet https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/re-division-of-labor-worksheet/ Fri, 23 May 2025 19:35:16 +0000 https://www.managementcenter.org/?post_type=resources&p=14205 This worksheet can help managers adjust roles and restructure the work after layoffs, permanent vacancies, or downsizing.

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]]> Layoff Script Sample & Template https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/layoff-script-sample-template/ Fri, 23 May 2025 19:35:10 +0000 https://www.managementcenter.org/?post_type=resources&p=14203 This layoff script includes sample language and a template for conducting a clear, compassionate, and human-centered layoff conversation.

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]]> Layoffs Toolkit for Leaders https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/layoffs-toolkit-for-leaders/ Fri, 23 May 2025 19:35:05 +0000 https://www.managementcenter.org/?post_type=resources&p=14207 Considering layoffs? Check out this toolkit that includes concrete tools, samples, and templates to help leaders navigate and plan for a layoff process.

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]]> 5-Step Scenario Planning Tool https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/5-box-scenario-planning-tool/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 02:13:08 +0000 https://www.managementcenter.org/?post_type=resources&p=8952 This worksheet helps you get started with scenario planning. Turn uncertainty into readiness by thinking through possibilities, impacts, and action steps.

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]]> Managing Uncertainty: A Guide to Scenario Planning https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/scenario-planning/ Tue, 05 May 2020 23:15:47 +0000 http://www.managementcenter.org/?post_type=resources&p=6841 Scenario planning doesn’t have to be complicated. This guide to scenario planning will help you get started. Includes a template.

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]]> How to Reprioritize Work https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/how-to-actually-reprioritize/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 23:41:37 +0000 http://www.managementcenter.org/?post_type=resources&p=6819 Use this step-by-step guide to reprioritize and respond effectively to change, especially in times of crisis or uncertainty. Learn to use our Impact-Doability Matrix, make decisions, communicate well, and avoid common pitfalls.

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]]> Using Fair Process to Make Better Decisions https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/using-fair-process-to-make-better-decisions-a-quick-start-guide/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 04:47:41 +0000 http://www.managementcenter.org/?post_type=resources&p=5468 The purpose of fair process is to create space for authentic, equitable, and inclusive engagement and build clarity about decisions, resulting in stronger relationships, engagement, outcomes, and implementation.

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]]> Fair Process Examples https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/using-fair-process-to-make-better-decisions-examples/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 04:47:29 +0000 http://www.managementcenter.org/?post_type=resources&p=5481 Check out these examples of fair process, a decision-making approach that gives those most impacted by a decision the opportunity to help shape it.

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]]> Decision-Making with Pros, Cons, and Mitigations https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/pros-cons-mitigations-tool/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:16:34 +0000 http://www.managementcenter.org/?post_type=resources&p=4823 Engage your team in tough decision-making using this simple table.

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]]> Modes of Decision-Making https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/modes-decision-making/ Thu, 10 Nov 2016 20:57:48 +0000 http://www.managementcenter.org/?post_type=resources&p=3794 Being transparent about how decisions will get made often gets better outcomes with more engaged participants. Here's one potential decision-making framework to share within teams.

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