What goes into human decision-making? If you listened to the previous episode of the show with Dr Melina Moleskis on decision-making, then you’ll know what’s coming next.   If you didn’t, then don’t worry; you can listen to that after this.

My guest on this episode is Ben Cattaneo, a friend of the show and the founder of The Decision-Making Studio, a startup that helps clients to make better decisions. 

In our discussion, we pick up some of the themes I discussed with Melina and explore others. Since Ben’s background is in risk — he hosts the All Things Risk podcast — we explore how, in an uncertain world, making good decisions is critical. 

On the episode, you'll hear about: 

• Ben's experiences of founding The Decision Making Studio;
  
  
• the importance of integrating human elements into decision-making processes;
  
  
• the FOCUS framework for improving decision quality;
  
  
• the need to blend art and science in making decisions;
  
  
• the flaws in classic MBA case studies for teaching decision-making and the benefits of looking at less-known examples for deeper insights;
  
  
• the need to shift towards embracing uncertainty as a natural part of decision-making;
  
  
• the complexity and importance of decision-making in both personal and organizational contexts.

and much more.

Resources
Part One of this series with Dr Melina Moleskis on Decision-Making: https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/dr-melina-moleskis-on-decision-making-part-one/

 Blockbuster Netflix story: https://finshots.in/archive/the-incredible-netflix-story-you-didnt-know/

Comedian Des Bishop on Mindfulness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU_wLC0NlgU

James Clear on Tattoos, Haircuts & Hats: https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1/february-1-2024

You can find Ben via his Decision Making Studio website: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/

Ben’s All Things Risk podcast is available on all platforms and here:  https://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/

The episode of his show featuring Paula Reid who cycled across Ukraine: https://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2024/04/02/ep-215-paula-reid-on-cycling-across-ukraine/ 

The Decision-Making Studio https://thedecisionmaking.studio/

Ben’s Decision Reaction Videos are available via his account on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-cattaneo/

The specific episodes he refers to on the show: 
Mark Gilmour’s race in Morocco: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-cattaneo_decisionmaking-decisionreactions-activity-7183537246388518912-jBQR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

The movie ‘Gung Ho’: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-cattaneo_decisionmaking-activity-7155084173228077056-iX2H?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop


Relevant episodes of the Human Risk podcast:
Ben on ‘All Things Risk': https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/all-things-human-risk-crosscast/

Alison Taylor on 'Doing The Right Thing': https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/alison-taylor-on-doing-the-right-thing/

Professor Bent Flyvbjerg on 'How Big Things Get Done': https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/professor-bent-flyvbjerg-on-how-big-things-get-done/