What goes into
human decision-making? If you listened to the previous episode of the show with
Dr Melina Moleskis on decision-making, then you’ll know what’s coming next. If you didn’t, then don’t worry; you can listen to that after this.
My guest on this episode is
Ben Cattaneo, a friend of the show and the founder of
The Decision-Making Studio, a startup that helps clients to make better decisions.
In our discussion, we pick up some of the themes I discussed with Melina and explore others. Since Ben’s background is in risk — he hosts the All Things Risk podcast — we explore how, in an uncertain world, making good decisions is critical.
On the episode, you'll hear about:
- Ben's experiences of founding The Decision Making Studio;
- the importance of integrating human elements into decision-making processes;
- the FOCUS framework for improving decision quality;
- the need to blend art and science in making decisions;
- the flaws in classic MBA case studies for teaching decision-making and the benefits of looking at less-known examples for deeper insights;
- the need to shift towards embracing uncertainty as a natural part of decision-making;
- the complexity and importance of decision-making in both personal and organizational contexts.
and much more.
Resources
Part One of this series with
Dr Melina Moleskis on
Decision-Making: https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/dr-melina-moleskis-on-decision-making-part-one/ Blockbuster Netflix story:
https://finshots.in/archive/the-incredible-netflix-story-you-didnt-know/ Comedian Des Bishop on Mindfulness:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU_wLC0NlgU James Clear on Tattoos, Haircuts & Hats:
https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1/february-1-2024 You can find Ben via his
Decision Making Studio website:
https://thedecisionmaking.studio/ Ben’s
All Things Risk podcast is available on all platforms and here:
https://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/ The episode of his show featuring Paula Reid who cycled across Ukraine: https://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2024/04/02/ep-215-paula-reid-on-cycling-across-ukraine/
The Decision-Making Studio https://thedecisionmaking.studio/ Ben’s
Decision Reaction Videos are available via his account on
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-cattaneo/ The specific episodes he refers to on the show:
Mark Gilmour’s race in Morocco: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-cattaneo_decisionmaking-decisionreactions-activity-7183537246388518912-jBQR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop The
movie ‘Gung Ho’: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-cattaneo_decisionmaking-activity-7155084173228077056-iX2H?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Relevant episodes of the Human Risk podcast: Ben on ‘All Things Risk':
https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/all-things-human-risk-crosscast/Alison Taylor on 'Doing The Right Thing':
https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/alison-taylor-on-doing-the-right-thing/Professor Bent Flyvbjerg on 'How Big Things Get Done':
https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/professor-bent-flyvbjerg-on-how-big-things-get-done/