HOW GOOD DECISIONS ARE REALLY MADE

They are built on clarity, ownership, and a culture that allows quick learning

- BY DAVID RIBOTT | Special to Gulf News

In today's markets, speed is table stakes; clarity is advantage. "Informed leadership" isn’t about having perfect information — it’s about creating the conditions for better judgment when the picture is incomplete.

High-performing firms start by aligning on outcomes and guardrails. Before the data deluge begins, leaders agree on the few results that matter, the constraints that can't be breached (risk, ethics, brand), and the signals that will confirm progress.

They also run a weekly “sense-making” rhythm. Rather than long status meetings, teams submit short, comparative briefs: what changed this week, what it means, and what moves are recommended. Leaders read for implications, not volume, and close with two lists: decisions taken and questions still open.