Decision making Quote by Harvard Business School Press
““More than anything else, this disconnect—between the way planning works and the way decision making happens—explains the frustration, if not outright antipathy, most executives feel toward strategic planning.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Strategic Planning and Decision Making, 2021
Strategic plans often clash with real‑time decisions, causing executive frustration and disengagement.
In simple terms: Plans and decisions don’t always align, frustrating leaders.
Key Takeaway
Align planning processes with decision realities.
Themes
strategy
decision making
executive frustration
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
business
strategic
When to use this quote
- board meetings
- project launches
- crisis response
- policy development
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can executives bridge planning and decision gaps?
- What tools help keep plans flexible?
A Different Perspective
Rigid plans can become obsolete quickly.
