Decision Tools

Choose the next move

Tools to help professionals decide and act when the stakes are high and the path is unclear.

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How the tools work

Each tool includes four core elements:

1. Map what is actually happening

Look beneath the surface to understand what’s going on.

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3. Protect credibility and future options

Act decisively while keeping future opportunities open.

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2. Choose the next move

Identify the action most likely to work right now.

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4. Build momentum for what comes next

Position yourself for the moves that follow.

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The Decision Toolkit