Decision-Making Styles: Fast vs. Slow Thinkers and Why Both Matter

Introduction

In business, we worship speed. "Move fast and break things." But sometimes, moving fast just breaks things. We need both the Hare and the Tortoise.

The Fast Decider (Intuitive/Extraverted)

Strength: Momentum. They keep the project moving and aren't afraid of risk.

Weakness: Can overlook critical details or risks. "Ready, Fire, Aim."

The Slow Decider (Sensing/Introverted)

Strength: Accuracy. They mitigate risk and ensure the plan is solid.

Weakness: Analysis paralysis. Can delay too long waiting for "perfect" data.

The Hybrid Approach

The best decisions happen when these two respect each other. The Fast Decider sets the deadline; the Slow Decider does the due diligence within that timeframe.