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: When both are expecting the other person to agree on the underlying values and goals, and they don't, it can cause conflict. Solution: Recognize that even in cases where the information is the same, everyone has a different value assessment for each piece of information. If we know they have all the information and they make a decision that seems counter intuitive, look at core values about the various aspects of the disagreement. Back up and create agreement on the goals and what's important first. 5. They lack the skills to be able to make a different decision. Sometimes, bad decisions are based not on limited knowledge, but limited capability. Have you heard the expression, "If the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem is a nail?" When at work, we each have a different tool set of how to tackle the various tasks and situations that we are faced with.