Coaches send and receive a lot of emails. Prioritize efficiency:
1. Add value. "This video provides a jump training workout."
Or "this screen-the-screener BOB works well against aggressive 'man' defense."
2. Spark curiosity
I know you're a reader. Ed Smith's "Making Decisions" added insight into the process of decision making. Here's an "AI" summary:
"Making Decisions" by Ed Smith is a practical guide that provides a framework for making effective decisions in various situations. The book covers a range of decision-making processes, from the simple to the complex, and includes techniques for evaluating options, managing risk, and dealing with uncertainty.
The book begins by exploring the nature of decision making, including the factors that influence our choices and the common biases that can lead us astray. Smith emphasizes the importance of being aware of our own biases and using a structured approach to decision making to minimize their impact.
The book then provides a step-by-step process for making decisions, which includes defining the problem, generating options, evaluating alternatives, and making a choice. Throughout the process, Smith emphasizes the importance of gathering information, considering multiple perspectives, and weighing the costs and benefits of each option.
The book also includes chapters on managing risk and uncertainty, which are key considerations in many decision-making situations. Smith provides strategies for identifying and assessing risks, as well as techniques for dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity.
Overall, "Making Decisions" is a comprehensive guide to decision making that offers practical advice and tools for anyone looking to improve their ability to make effective choices. It is a useful resource for individuals, teams, and organizations in a wide range of settings.
Simplify.
"I know you have a big decision coming up."
- Invert. What's the likely result of your 'second choice' (B versus A)?
- If you eliminate the politics, "what's the best choice?"
- Save time by avoiding the arse-covering. "The athletic director advised an extra day of tryouts to justify cutting the doctor's kid."
