On Making Smart Decisions: Why do some good managers make bad decisions, and how can you improve yours? If you haven't read anything about how decisions are made, read these ten articles. We've searched through thousands of articles in the Harvard Business Review archives and selected the most important ones to help you and your organization make better choices and avoid any bumps in the road. You'll read leading experts such as Ram Charan, Michael Mankins, and Thomas Davenport, who will offer insight and advice on: • Making bold decisions that challenge the status quo. • Supporting your decisions with diverse data. • Weighing risks and benefits with equal rigor. • Knowing the rationale for cause and effect. • Validating your decisions with experimentation. • Encouraging constructive criticism. • Combating apathy through clear accountability. The ideas in this collection of articles are essential for any aspiring manager. Obeikan Publishing