I am asked to expedite the my decision-making processes at work. Take quick actions and learn from mistakes. While I think this can work well for short-term projects that yield results rapidly, I’m seeing serious implications for long-term goals.

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Spend as little time and effort as possible in each decision - adjust actions on the go according to unforeseen complications. However, it's crucial to remember that every action has consequences, some of which may have immediate repercussions not only for the work but also for the people involved.

Abrupt changes can erode the confidence of team members, undermine leaders' credibility, and breed skepticism and uncertainty. While it's true that mistakes can be valuable learning experiences, relying solely on them to drive decision-making can lead to a slippery slope.

Analyze options, anticipate pitfalls, play out different scenarios with the team, and be transparent about the process. Always do your own research, seek input from others, and don't be afraid to ask for help.

Such an approach may not lead to immediate results or earn you the same level of recognition as bolder peers, but it builds a solid foundation for decision-making.

Save time by carefully planning for the long run.

Hasty decisions are a time-consuming slippery slope

Try it out and see how it works. Mistakes are good and you learn from them. Good mantras to initiate short spanned tasks. Even better if said tasks yield results rapidly, informing on downstream decision making.