If we are someone who is appointed to make decisions, we must not be afraid to make them and we must be clear and firm with the decisions and the instructions. Understand the reason behind the decision so that it can be explained. And if finally we're wrong.. it's ok apa.. we're human. OF COURSE we make bad decisions sometimes. Then we learn from mistakes.
But don't give instructions macam 50/50. Nak buat ke tak nak buat?? Or susah sangat nak give a 'go' or 'no-go' answer. It's bad enough when it happens in meetings. It's worse when it's in emails.
undecisive decision
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LYD,
We need to provide a decision soonest. Please decide between option A and B. I'd suggest B because blah blah blah.
Kindly confirm.
Regards,
Erni
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Erni,
Option B is good, and so is option A.
Regards,
LYD
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undecisive instruction
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Erni,
Maybe we should do such and such.
Regards,
LYD
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'.... m a y b e. . . . . . What does that mean eh? Does that mean DO IT? or, we should discuss it further? or, it was just something that crossed LYD's mind and LYD is thinking 'aloud' by email?
** LYD = Leader Yang Dihormati.
In any situation, when we are appointed to lead, lead with confidence. Giving your best to understand situation then providing the decisions or instructions to the best of your knowledge.
Then, support and encourage your peers to carry them out. And pray to God for it's success, for you have tried your best.
Narrated 'Amr bin Al-'As:
That he heard Allah's Apostle saying, "If a judge gives a verdict according to the best of his knowledge and his verdict is correct, he will receive a double reward, and if he gives a verdict according to the best of his knowledge and his verdict is wrong, even then he will get a reward ."
Sohih Bukhari Volume 9, Book 92, Number 451
Allahu'alam
