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Judgment Calls

Twelve Stories of Big Decisions and the Teams That Got Them Right
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Judgment Calls by Brook Manville and Thomas H. Davenport delves into the decision-making processes of successful organisations. It explores how businesses leverage collective judgment to solve complex problems and drive growth. The authors provide insights through real-world case studies, emphasising the importance of collaborative leadership and shared decision-making in achieving impactful results.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring how organisations can enhance their decision-making processes. The authors delve into effective decision-making frameworks, combining human judgment with analytics and technology. It's an insightful read for anyone keen on improving business strategies and leadership effectiveness.

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Judgment Calls

What's the story behind great decisions? Is decision-making the responsibility of one leader or should it rest on the shoulders of the collective team? In Judgment Calls

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What's the story behind great decisions? Is decision-making the responsibility of one leader, or should it rest on the shoulders of the collective team?

In Judgment Calls, authors Tom Davenport and Brooke Manville share twelve stories of organisations that have successfully tapped the diverse perspectives and deep knowledge of their people to build an organisational decision-making capabilityβ€”a competence they say can make the difference between success and failure.

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Judgment Calls by Brook Manville and Thomas H. Davenport is highly praised for its exploration of collaborative decision-making within organisations. Through twelve diverse stories, it demonstrates successful organisational decisions, highlighting the importance of collective judgment over individual heroics. The book is valued for its practical insights and is recommended for leaders looking to harness effective decision-making as a strategic advantage.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781422158111

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 April 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard Business Review Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Laurence Prusak

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 496g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Thomas H. Davenport is the President's Distinguished Chair at Babson College, a research fellow at the MIT Center for Digital Business, and a Senior Advisor to Deloitte Analytics. He is the author or coauthor of fourteen books, including Competing on Analytics. Brook Manville is an independent consultant and the author of several publications on issues of strategy and organizational development. He previously served as Chief Learning Officer for Saba Software and the United Way of America, and before that was McKinsey & Company's first Director of Knowledge Management.

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