It turns out that group meetings are mostly a terrible way to make decisionsHere’s what science has to say about making them better.Dec 17, 20201Dec 17, 20201
Decision-Making and AccountabilityQuick: what’s the best decision you’ve ever made?Dec 14, 2020Dec 14, 2020
Get Social Sector Leaders to Use Evidence With This 1 Weird TrickOkay, it’s more like a dozen not-that-weird tricks, but the point is…Sep 19, 2020Sep 19, 2020
Decolonizing Evidence-Based Decision-MakingThe evidence-based (or if you prefer, evidence-informed/data-driven) decision-making movement is riding some rough seas these days. With…Jul 10, 2020Jul 10, 2020
Deciding Well in Tumultuous TimesPractical advice for donors and institutions responding to COVID-19Apr 14, 20201Apr 14, 20201
Book Review: Decisive by Chip and Dan HeathThe well-known Heath brothers offer a strong introductory take on personal decision-making with useful lessons for business and society.Feb 6, 2020Feb 6, 2020
On Stories vs. DataIn a very real sense, data = mass-produced stories. But that doesn’t mean they’re incompatible with each other.Dec 5, 20191Dec 5, 20191
Decision-Making for Impact: A GuideThe most important decision is how to decide.Sep 16, 2019Sep 16, 2019
The Crisis of Evidence UseWe’re barely aware of most of the evaluation and research that’s relevant to our work. When we encounter it, we don’t read it. When we…Aug 30, 2019Aug 30, 2019
Published inThe StartupAn Introduction to Decision ModelingDespite their importance, we barely pay attention to most of the decisions we make. Fortunately, there’s a better way.Jun 5, 20191Jun 5, 20191
