Recent research shows a very strong correlation between an organisation's ability to make and execute effective decisions and their organisational success. However, further research shows most organisations are not very good at decision-making with only a very small percentage of managers using decision-making best practice. Given that effective strategic decision-making and execution is probably the highest leveraged activity top management teams can undertake it is puzzling to see such a low adoption of good practices. The research outlined in this book was aimed at finding out why.

Dr Stephenson is an experienced CEO, Board member and business mentor. His doctoral research focuses on methods for improving strategic decision-making by Boards and Executives.