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The personality trait "decision making

low proficiency strong manifestation
spontaneous, fast prudent, cautious
The leader makes quick The manager tends to take
decisions or forms opinions things seriously and to
quickly; likes to make decisions Carefully consider decisions and
without thinking long and hard. actions.

Possible strengths

The manager is likely to be good at The leader is likely to act responsibly
responding to problems and and thoughtfully.
situations on short notice. She is She probably doesn't take any
likely to be willing to take risks when unnecessary risks.
making decisions. She is likely to take time to think
through important decisions.

Possible weaknesses

The executive may make decisions The executive may be taking things
that he or she later regrets. too seriously.
She may form opinions or She may have a tendency to
make decisions without giving overthink and be slow to address
them sufficient thought or problems when action or decisions
should be immediate.

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