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Decision-making strategies that drive career success

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November 19, 2025

IN the workplace, the quality of your decisions will be a driving factor on your path to career success.

- TIFFANY UMAN

However, decision-making is often clouded by a variety of factors that can lead to sub-optimal outcomes. These include inherent biases and misconceptions that can skew your judgement - hindering your personal growth and negatively impacting your professional efficacy.

Although you don't have a crystal ball that can tell you exactly what will happen as a result of your decisions, there is something to be said for trusting in your intuition, leveraging the information you have and making educated hypotheses that point you in the right direction.

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Accurate decisions lead to better outcomes - whether in the realm of professional development or personal growth.

Decision accuracy is not just about making the right choice; it's also about making it consistently and effectively under varying circumstances. It involves a deep understanding of the situation at hand, the ability to weigh potential risks and benefits, and the foresight to anticipate future implications.

Accurate decision-making ensures that every step taken is a step towards success; minimising setbacks and maximising progress. It is the ability to navigate through complexities with confidence, courage and clarity turning challenges into opportunities for growth and learning.

In high-stakes environments where the margin for error is minimal, the quality of each decision can have amplified consequences.

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