A Case Study in Decision Making Its Consequences
Management experts consider the Cuban Missile crisis one of the most successful decision making processes in history. In 13 pressure-packed days, President Kennedy's Executive Committee debated and successfully resolved how to respond to the threat of attack by Soviet-controlled nuclear weapons installed in Cuba. This video is an examination of the leadership styles and processes that led the Executive Committee not just to a good decision, but to the optimal decision. The five essential elements of leadership and work processes used during these meetings can help your organization's decision making teams.