As a leader, you will often encounter decision fatigue. While this phenomenon is well-known, it is hardly addressed.

Each decision, no matter how small, depletes our mental resources. Over time, this leads to hasty choices if you do not acknowledge decision fatigue.

Decision fatigue is a deteriorating quality of decisions made after a lot of decision-making. It is not just about the number of decisions. It is also because of the complexity and the mental effort required.

Decision-making is one of the most essential skills required in a leader.

Here is a simple “CLEAR Decision Framework” inspired by proven methodologies from Product Management & Productivity principles.