How can HR encourage employees to practice deliberate decision-making?

HR can encourage deliberate decision-making by integrating reflection steps into processes, rewarding thoughtful choices, and providing tools that help employees slow down.

What role does training play in building decision-making skills?

Training plays a vital role in building decision-making skills by showing employees how to spot bias, weigh alternatives, and apply structured methods like the Two Gear approach.

How does Emtrain’s microlesson teach the Two Gear Method in action?

Emtrain’s microlesson teaches the Two Gear Method in action through scenarios that help learners practice slowing down and shifting between quick and deliberate thinking.

Two Gear Method Decision-Making

How to Think Critically in Different Situations

Decision-making at work often happens quickly, but rushing can lead to mistakes or missed perspectives. On the other hand, overanalyzing slows progress. This microlesson delivers skills training to help employees balance speed with reflection and make stronger, more effective workplace decisions.

Microlesson Description

This microlesson provides an introduction to the Two Gear Method and shows how you can slow down your thinking to make more careful decisions. By seeking input from others, questioning our assumptions, and giving time to make our decisions, we can use our big gear to improve how we think.

Key Concepts

How the Two Gear Method of decision making works
Ways to switch from one gear to another
How thinking with you big gear improve your decision making

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Turn insights into action with clear steps for improving workplace habits. Learners walk away with practical guidance to apply immediately, while HR leaders gain data to support ongoing culture improvements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to common questions that employees and managers have about this topic. These FAQs provide a preview of what you’ll learn in this microlesson and why it matters.

Why do employees make poor decisions under pressure?

Employees make poor decisions under pressure because stress triggers “fast thinking,” relying on instinct or bias rather than thoughtful analysis.

How can slowing down improve workplace decision-making?

Slowing down improves workplace decision-making by allowing time for reflection, gathering facts, and considering multiple perspectives before acting.

What risks arise when organizations rely only on “fast thinking”?

Relying only on “fast thinking” creates risks of errors, bias-driven choices, compliance breaches, and lost opportunities for innovation.

How can the Two Gear Method reduce bias in decision-making?

The Two Gear Method reduces bias by teaching employees to recognize when to switch from instinctive responses to deliberate, careful analysis.

Why should leaders balance intuition with careful analysis?

Leaders should balance intuition with analysis to harness creativity while still ensuring decisions are grounded in facts and organizational values.

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