Title: 1st International Workshop on Complexity and Real World Applications: Using the Tools and Concepts from the Complexity Sciences to Support Real World Decision-making Activities Date: July 21–23, 2010 Location: Southampton, England Hosted by: ISCE Publishing (US) and Decision Mechanics (UK) Contact: Kurt Richardson, ISCE Publishing (kurt@isce.edu) Alice Munro, the … [Read more...]
Making better decisions by “Getting Things Done”
Important decisions require concentrated attention. One obstacle to effective decision-making is the inability of decision-makers to carve out the time required to give the decision due consideration. It is far too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day minutiae of running your organization (and life). If you are constantly distracted by your "to do" list, you will never find the time for … [Read more...]
Decision-making versus decision-aiding
The very idea of using software to assist decision-making often prompts a negative, knee-jerk reaction. Surely decision-making is a creative endeavor requiring judgement and insight? How can we replace experienced leaders with technology? First, it is important to recognize that assisting decision-makers does not equate to replacing them. Have you closed your finance department since you … [Read more...]