Category: Productivity
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OODA Loop for Non-Military Rapid Decisioning
The OODA Loop—short for Observe, Orient, Decide, Act—is a decision-making framework developed by U.S. Air Force Colonel Boyd to train the military on a rapid and iterative process toward tactical and strategic decision-making. However, it has since become a widely adopted in business, leadership, startups, crisis management, and personal development, especially in fast-paced or competitive… Read more
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Consensus Decision-Making as Cultural Team Building
Consensus decision-making goes beyond reaching agreements; it’s a collaborative team-building tool that fortifies organizational culture, particularly in small businesses, nonprofits, and values-driven organizations. Instead of relying solely on majority rule or top-down and silo-centric authorities, consensus emphasizes inclusive participation, ensuring that all voices are heard and respected. Decisions are only made when the entire group… Read more
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Six Thinking Hats: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Decision Making and Strategizing
The Six Thinking Hats method, developed by Edward de Bono, is a powerful multidisciplinary decision-making and problem-solving tool that helps small business owners and teams think more clearly, creatively, and collaboratively. It involves looking at a situation from six distinct perspectives—each represented by a different colored “hat”—to encourage balanced, structured thinking. Here’s how each disciplinary… Read more
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Using a Decision Tree for Visual & Analytical Analysis
Decision Tree Analysis is a visual and analytical decision-making tool that assists businesses and organizations in evaluating various choices, risks, and outcomes. Presented as a branching diagram, a decision tree systematically breaks down intricate problems into a series of decisions and potential consequences, facilitating logical and systematic comparisons of options. Each “node” within the tree… Read more
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Data-Driven Decision-Making for Young Companies
For young companies and startups, Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM) is a powerful approach to gaining clarity, minimizing risk, and accelerating growth. Instead of relying solely on intuition or assumptions, DDDM uses data—quantitative and qualitative—to inform choices across product development, marketing, operations, and strategy. In the early stages, data doesn’t have to be complex or vast.… Read more
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SWOT Analysis: Simple Powerful Tool for Start-Ups and Established Organizations
For startups, conducting a SWOT Analysis is a pivotal early step in shaping strategy, identifying competitive advantages, and preparing for potential challenges. By analyzing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, startup founders can gain a comprehensive understanding of their market position and make informed, proactive decisions. • Strengths in a startup context may encompass an innovative… Read more
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#2 Thrive’s Decision Actualization Method (D-GASVAE): Gather
Making challenging decisions, especially in high-stakes situations, can be daunting. For military personnel during wartime, sound decisions can save lives. Similarly, in business, swift decisions can determine success or failure. Thrive Venture’s D-GASVAE model helps business owners make high-value decisions, formulate strategies, and implement them effectively. D-GASVAE is a systematic, seven-step process that incorporates elements… Read more
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#1 Thrive’s Decision Actualization Method: D-GASVAE
December 6, 2012 by Tyler de la Plaine Making challenging decisions, particularly when the stakes are high and uncertainty persists, can be daunting. For military personnel during wartime, sound and timely decisions can be the difference between life and death. Similarly, in business, making the right decisions swiftly can determine success or failure. Thrive Venture… Read more
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#2 Confidence Lessons from Leaders: Focus on Improving Work Processes and Achieving Objectives
March 5, 2015 by Tyler Doubt and worry can hinder even great ideas. As an entrepreneur, stay confident. Don’t let worries about uncontrollable things dampen your spirit. Focus on your attitude, effort, focus, and faith. As John Wayne said, “Life’s tough, but it’s tougher if you’re not smart.” Here’s advice for when you think, “I… Read more
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Thrive’s Blog: Short Posts on Positve Insights
We periodically publish posts that offer insights into business operations, administrative structures, and strategic approaches for building and expanding a business. If you find the information valuable, we would appreciate your feedback. Please contact us if there is anything we can assist you with regarding your business. If you are seeking to start and grow… Read more