Can you share some successful group decision making stories?
A large manufacturing company had to make a decision about relocating one of their factories. The group consisted of managers from different departments. They conducted in - depth market research and environmental impact assessments. After months of meetings and consultations, they decided on a location that had a good supply of raw materials, a favorable labor market, and was close to major transportation routes. This decision improved their production efficiency and reduced costs significantly.
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.
What are the key elements in successful group decision making stories?
Communication. In successful stories, members communicate openly and listen to each other. For example, in a project team, if members don't communicate, ideas won't be shared properly.
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 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 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 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 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 is the significance of 'the tenth man story' in group decision - making?
The significance is to prevent groupthink. Groupthink can lead to bad decisions as everyone just follows the majority without proper analysis. The tenth man provides an alternative view.
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.