Your Values Are Your Best Decision-Making Framework

I've had a lot of requests lately for decision-making frameworks. In essence, just about any criteria can be crafted into a decision-making framework or a decision-making approach. The key, however, may be how relevant that framework is to multiple situations.

I live around many people who claim to not be great decision makers. Yet, they are very clear about their values. Isn't that really the best decision-making framework of all?

Organizations that state their mission, vision, and values (MVV) can filter opportunities that might align with why they do what they do. I like to say that values can help you determine what to say no to. I once said no to serving on a board that I'm sure would have helped my network, but I had no tie to the mission of that organization. I once said yes to serving on a board that seemed to align with my MVV, but they didn't seem to do anything significant that year (which doesn't say much for me). I neglected my value of impact.

What do you think? What "framework" do you use to make decisions?

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Ryan Kauth

Ryan Kauth is a coach for established founders and family enterprise owners, a university lecturer in strategy, and a decision maker. He likes to think he is a good decision-maker, but he also believes in failing forward. He gives no-cost 30-minute time slots to those who are trying to make growth, exit, or other decisions.