6 min read
2026-03-08
The decision maker is a powerful tool, but its effectiveness depends on how you use it.
Use 3-7 criteria. Too many criteria blur the picture and complicate evaluation.
Don't give all criteria the same weight. Think about what truly matters more and reflect that in the numbers.
Rate each option by one criterion at a time, rather than all criteria for one option. This reduces the anchoring effect.
Ask colleagues or friends to rate the options. Average scores from multiple people are more accurate than individual ones.
Change the criteria weights and see if the leader changes. If the result is stable — the decision is sound.
If the ranking points to one option but you feel the right one is different, revisit your criteria. You may have missed something important.
See also: Random Picker, Coin Flip, Team Generator