Can you share some good decision making stories?
Sure. One good decision making story is about Steve Jobs. When he returned to Apple in 1997, he made the decision to simplify the product line. Instead of having a bunch of different models that were confusing, he focused on a few key products. This decision led to the creation of iconic products like the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad, which revolutionized the tech industry.
Can you share some decision making funny stories?
There was a woman who had to decide which dress to wear to a party. She had a red one and a blue one. She asked her cat for help. If the cat meowed once, it was the red dress, twice for the blue. The cat meowed three times and then walked away. So she just randomly chose the red dress. At the party, she found out that it was a 'blue - themed' party. Her odd decision - making process led to an embarrassing but funny situation.
Can you share some funny decision - making stories?
There was a girl who was deciding what to wear to a party. She had a very fancy dress and a pair of old jeans with a cool T - shirt. She was thinking about making a good impression at the party. But then she remembered that all her friends at the party were really laid - back. So she decided to go with the jeans and T - shirt. It turned out to be a great decision as she had a lot more fun than if she had been all dressed up and feeling out of place.
Can you share some decision making success stories?
Sure. One success story is Steve Jobs' decision to bring back to Apple. He made the bold decision to simplify Apple's product line and focus on a few high - quality products like the iPod, iPhone and iPad. This led to Apple becoming one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Can you share some successful group decision making stories?
In a non - profit organization, the group had to decide how to allocate a limited budget for various projects. They used a voting system after thorough discussions. Each member presented the pros and cons of different projects. They finally decided to allocate more funds to educational programs in underprivileged areas. As a result, they were able to help more children get access to quality education, and the organization's reputation grew.
Can you share some good decision stories?
Here's another. A student was accepted into two universities, one well - known for its parties and the other for its academics. She chose the academic - focused one. She studied hard, got involved in research, and graduated with honors. She made a good decision because she thought about her long - term goals rather than short - term fun.
Can you share a decision making short story?
Sure. Once there was a man who had to decide between two job offers. One was a high - paying job with long hours in a big city far from his family. The other was a lower - paying job closer to home with more reasonable hours. He thought about his family, his long - term happiness, and his career goals. In the end, he chose the job closer to home because he valued his family time more.
Can you share some examples of 'bad decision good stories'?
A person might decide to enter a cooking competition without any formal training. This is a bad decision as they are at a disadvantage compared to professional chefs. However, during the competition, they come up with creative and unique recipes. They make mistakes but also learn quickly. In the end, they don't win but they have a great story about their journey in the competition, the new friends they made, and the skills they acquired.
Can you share some life changing decision stories?
There was a student who had to make a life - changing decision between two universities. One was a well - known big university close to home, and the other was a smaller, less - known one far away. He chose the smaller one. There, he got more personalized attention from professors, joined a research project early on, and this experience opened up many career opportunities for him that he might not have had otherwise.
What are the important elements in good decision making stories?
In good decision making stories, an important element is learning from past experiences. For example, if a person has made a bad investment in the past, when faced with a new investment opportunity, they will remember the mistakes they made before. They will look at things like the market trends more carefully, the financial stability of the company they are investing in, etc. Another element is having the courage to make a difficult decision. There are times when the easy option is not the best one. For instance, a manager might have to let go of an underperforming employee who is also a friend. It's a difficult decision but necessary for the success of the business. And then there's the element of having a support system. A person making a big decision, like buying a house, might consult with their family, friends, or financial advisors. Their input can help in making a more well - rounded decision.
What are some interesting decision making funny stories you know?
Well, I know a story. A student had to decide between two study groups. One met early in the morning and the other in the evening. He decided to choose based on which bird flew by his window first. A sparrow flew by, which was associated with the morning group. But he was a night owl and struggled so much in the morning group that it became a comical situation.