An important step in making better decisions is learning about yourself and acknowledging
bad decisions you have made. While you shouldn’t dwell on past mistakes, you can learn
significant lessons from unsuccessful experiences. Effective leaders are not afraid to take
responsibility for plans that didn’t work out and take steps to make things better.
In this discussion, think about a time you have made a poor decision for a group. Think about
a decision you have made that impacted your family, colleagues, friends, or community.
PART ONE: In your initial post, address the following:
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What was the context and decision you made?
What was your decision-making style?
What went wrong?
PART TWO: In response to two of your peers, address the following:
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What kind of plan would you suggest your peer put in place to prevent bad decisions
in the future? Share the reasons for your suggestions.