Mind+Machine

Cut through information overload to make better decisions faster Mind+Machine is the decision-making guide to the future, designed for organizations looking to capture the best of both technology and human capital in the drive for achievement. In theory, success is the reward for making the right decision at the right time, which is only possible with the right information and the right tools. In reality, it's rare that everything falls into place, and leaders are often forced to make decisions before they feel fully prepared. Decision-making is part instinct, part learned skill, and part toolbox; this book presents a model for combining the best of your tools to make the right calls. The mind alone is too slow for today's hectic world, and is too prone to subconscious bias--yet relying on machines frequently means missing out on the insight and wisdom that comes with lived experience, and cannot be derived from data. The Mind+Machine model brings art and science together to help you make the best decisions possible. Data holds a goldmine of vital information, and there's no substitute for experienced leadership. When the two come together with structure and purpose to solve a problem, goals are achieved, strategies are fulfilled, and organizations grow. This book provides a blueprint for putting it together to start making better decisions today. * Harness the mind's insight and the speed of technology * Achieve the right mindset to overcome your biggest obstacles * Focus on the right data and automate the right processes * Navigate decisions with wisdom and agility in a fast-paced world The Mind+Machine model streamlines your workflow, and distills the never-ending flood of incoming data into useful information. Decisions come fast and frequent in today's business world, and decision-makers must maintain a powerful arsenal of facts, experiences, and tools. Mind+Machine equips you to take on the big decisions and win.