Title: 8 Reasons Why People Make Irrational Decisions at Work
Headings: 8 Reasons Why People Make Irrational Decisions at Work
8 Reasons Why People Make Irrational Decisions at Work
Tamala Takahashi Follow
Owner/Consultant at High Bridge Solutions
Tamala Takahashi
Owner/Consultant at High Bridge Solutions

Content: Either they can't communicate decision making process because they don't understand it themselves, or don't want to face the real reasons that they made the decision (for example, they want to impress someone or want to switch jobs, but don't want to express it). It's also possible they know exactly what their process is, but they have a difficult time expressing it. Solution: Ask clarifying questions and reflect back what we hear them saying. Be open to the possibility that we aren't being clear, either. If someone feels heard, and is asked questions, very often the core reason of a decision comes out one way or another. Accepting that irrational decisions will be made because we are working with humans, not robots, is an important step to being an effective leader and colleague. Managing these situations can be tricky, but with the right approach, we can learn better about who we are working with, mentor them, and even learn about ourselves as well. Tamala Takahashi
Owner/Consultant at High Bridge Solutions
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