In today's tech industry, decision-making is not just an art; it's the foundation of leadership excellence and the driving force behind a company's strategic direction and success. Dawid, with 12 years of industry experience and recent MBA research, presents significant findings from his dissertation, “Behavioural Aspects of Suboptimal Decision Making in Tech Leaders.”
His analysis, featuring a comprehensively structured survey and insights from over 180 tech leaders, highlights the subtle yet significant role of cognitive biases in leadership choices. Dawid explored various factors that could influence decision-making, such as environmental contexts, mental fatigue, social norms, power dynamics, hierarchy, and culture. This foundational work leads to the development of practical recommendations, tools, and process improvements aimed at mitigating biases and enhancing decision-making. In his presentation, Dawid will share key findings and recommendations from his research, offering attendees valuable insights for enhancing their leadership strategies and decision-making processes in their organizations.