Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to drive more value with data and analytics. Most organizations have invested heavily in using data to enhance ...

Values-based decision making differs substantially from more traditional, top-down models of decision making in that everyone in an organization has a part to play in establishing and maintaining the ...

Decision-making inherently involves cause–effect relationships that introduce causal challenges. We argue that reliable algorithms for decision-making need to build upon causal reasoning. Addressing ...

We make decisions all day long. Some of them are based on careful consideration, some are based on past experiences, and some just seem to come without much thought. Decisions come in all forms.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader or just starting out, effective decision-making is a cornerstone of success in business. Every choice made, from routine operational tasks to major strategic ...

The patient-reported, psychometrically evaluated, and frequently used 9-item Shared Decision-Making Questionnaire (SDM-Q-9) assesses shared decision-making processes in medical encounters. This study ...

The way in which consumers are influenced by emotions in the decision-making process has become evident in the last couple of decades. Traditionally, consumers have been asked ‘how they feel about ...