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[CTQ Smartcast] Lessons in Culture and Decision-Making from the Indian Army, with Col. Vembu Shankar

In this CTQ smartcast we learn from Shaurya Chakra recepient Col. Vembu Shankar, about decision-making in the absence of information, collaborating when your life depends on it, communicating with people different from you, and thriving in a world based on curiosity and courage. In conversation with CTQ’s BV Harish Kumar

[CTQ Smartcast] A Guide to Leaving Your Comfort Zone, with Nupur Dave

In this Smartcast we talk to Nupur Dave, an ex-Googler who stepped out of her set career to pursue her passions, about the thinking behind making life-changing decisions, the skills that enable you to be fluid, the trials and errors of starting your own ventures, and the mentality required to tread the paths unknown.

[CTQ Smartcast] Models for career growth and better decisions, with Aseem Datar

Aseem Datar is General Manager, Microsoft Cloud, leading one of the fastest-growing businesses at Microsoft. In this conversation with CTQ co-founder Ramanand, Aseem talks about his decision-making principles, mental models for career growth, and the role of collaboration.

‘Power Map’ to influence decision-makers

When you need to mould a decision without direct sway, this simple visual tool can prove useful for strategizing influence.

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The Lightbulb Moment

Cognitive Psychologist Gary Klein has some key insights on the topic of light bulb moments. Find out more.

Systematic Curiosity, Behavior, Curiosity, ReflectionChoose To ThinqOctober 28, 2020decision-making, smartletter, UplevelerArchivesComment

Thinking about a career change? Use a process for thinking better about it.

“We aren’t trained to think of decision-making as a process; instead we use ad hoc methods. This means our decisions are prone to several flaws.”

WayWeWork, ChangeChoose To ThinqNovember 30, 2019UplevelerArchives, decision-makingComment

When Leaders Should Use this Decision Matrix

Some leaders are unwilling or unable to delegate effectively. But not all decisions are the same. Looking at two dimensions - the consequence and reversibility of decisions - can help you make better delegation calls.

LeadershipChoose To ThinqNovember 30, 2019UplevelerArchives, decision-makingComment

5 meeting secrets

If you are a leader, you have a disproportionate amount of impact on how meetings are conducted in your team. Recognise that power and use it for good! Most people hate meetings because they don't achieve impact for anyone except the guy doing all the talking (i.e. you). Here are five ways you can uplevel your meetings.