Communication and Decision Making

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Problems have been, still are and will forever remain human beings close companion. There is no aspect of life that does not have problems. Some of the problems may need only an individual to solve; others may require the help of close relatives and friends. There are some that may require the help of professionals to solve all in getting the solution to the problem at hand.

In order to help in solving problems that seemed unsolvable. A strategy known as Organizational Engineering was introduced in the 1990s to help get the solution to problems that were initially considered as unsolvable. Although the strategy was first introduced in the United States of America, it has spread to other parts of the world such as Europe and Asia (http://www.managementhelp.org/mrktng/org_cmm.htm).

Every human being has some characteristics that are associated with them in regards to how they deal and solve problems that they encounter. There are some who take long to think about the problem so as to come up with the needed solution. There are others who tend to find a solution for the problems facing them on the spot; all these different characteristics are found on people entrusted with decision making. The difference in character in reacting to problems in the long run end up affecting the relationship between the persons and their colleagues and how they make decisions in their workplaces. I will look at two top strategies that I prefer most in solving problems.

Reactive Stimulator

This is the group of people who are quick in solving problems even when they don’t have the best solution to the problem at hand. Another attribute of people belonging to this group is that they believe in action and instant solutions and are always focused on the issue at hand. This is the group that I belong to; I always prefer to have instant solutions to problems at hand (http://www.triz-journal.com/archives/1998/10/a/).

Logical Processor

Even though I always want instant results I have high regard to an organized plan provided that the plan is reasonable. I am always inspired in getting solutions as long as the strategy used is good. A logical processor has all this attribute thus making me part of the group too (http://www.triz-journal.com/archives/1998/10/a/).

From the table given on the combinations of styles provided and relating to my preferred styles makes me a performer. Performers want tangible results which differentiates them from perfectors who are only after instant solutions regardless of how it is obtained (http://www.triz-journal.com/archives/1998/10/a/).

The effect of being a performer

Most people tend to react to problems or issues in the office, some take a lot of time to react to a problem and when they do they take a very long time to arrive at the solution. Being a performer has had an impact on how I communicate and make decisions in my workplace. There is always conflict between me and other workers who are slow in reacting to problems. The strategy pattern that I apply is not very popular with other workers as they consider it as not being rational.

Conclusion

The method used in getting the solutions to problems facing them at their workplaces does not guarantee that the solutions will be perfect. There are instances where the end justifies the beginning, if the strategy used can get the desired results then it is the appropriate way. Strategic patterns are only vehicles to help people get to the solutions of the problems, the models may be different but if they can get to the desired destination then it good.

Reference

McNamara, C. (nd). Basics in internal organizational communications. Retrieved July 27, 2010 from http://www.managementhelp.org/mrktng/org_cmm.htmUngvari, S. F. (nd). (TRIZ)OE = Improving TRIZ Results by Dynamically Matching Tools to Teams. Retrieved July 27, 2010 at: (http://www.triz-journal.com/archives/1998/10/a/)