How can you identify when to use a directive decision-making style?

Directive decision making can be done where you have your circle of influence and knowledge without conflicting the organization policies and interests

You're absolutely right. Directive decision-making often comes into play when tough decisions need to be made, and there are significant risks or liabilities involved. It typically involves a more authoritative or top-down approach to decision-making, where a leader or authority figure takes charge and makes decisions quickly, often with limited input from others. This approach can be necessary in situations where time is of the essence or when clear accountability is required. However, it's essential to balance directive decision-making with other styles to ensure well-rounded and effective decision-making in different scenarios.

In my experience I’ve used a lot of directive decision marking in crisis situations: big risk coming, unpredicted situation appeared or through the process of long term contract negotiations where you face a deal breaker. On the other hand, routine and daily tasks could be directed via directive decision making.

A directive decision-making style is appropriate when you need to make a quick, clear, and authoritative choice based on your own knowledge and experience. You can use this style when you are confident that you have the relevant information and expertise, when you face a simple or familiar problem, when you have limited time or resources. A directive decision-making style is not suitable when you need to generate creative ideas, or deal with complex or ambiguous situations.

I think this is a very useful list of skills needed for Directive Decision Making, and how to continuously sharpen them ☆ one thing that we often find difficult to do is to sit back an analyse past decisions and learn from our mistakes there.

Directive decision-making is a skill. And with every skill when you make mistakes in the beginning, don't beat yourself up. Just keep working to refine that skill.

Directive decision-making skills involve choosing a clear and decisive course of action based on facts, logic, and authority. To develop these skills, one could practice the following steps: 1) Define the problem and the desired outcome. 2) Gather relevant information and analyze the pros and cons of different options. 3) Select the best option and communicate it confidently and assertively to others. 4) Implement the decision and monitor the results. 5) Learn from feedback and adjust the decision if needed.

An example I have found useful where larger teams are involved is that of consultative decision making in combination with Directive decision making. ~ this ensures that others feel involved and own the decision. ☆ Very useful especially if multiple layers of the pyramid of that large team are expected to contribute to make that decision a success.

To balance directive decision-making with other styles, a one should consider the context, the complexity, and the consequences of the decision, and adapt accordingly. For example, one could use a consultative style to seek input from relevant stakeholders, a participative style to involve team members in the process, or a delegative style to empower others to make decisions within their scope of responsibility. By combining different styles, one can enhance the quality, acceptance, and implementation of the decision.

I agree with this article 100 Percent, the only thing else that I feel is missing would be to never get caught up in the emotional part when having to make a decision expeditiously