Podcast appearances and mentions of John S Hammond

Chapter 1 What's Smart Choices Book by John S. Hammond"Smart Choices" is a book authored by John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney, and Howard Raiffa. It is a guide to making better decisions in everyday life and business. The book introduces a step-by-step framework for decision-making, known as the "Decision Quality process," which helps individuals and organizations to make more effective choices. It provides practical tools and techniques to evaluate options, manage uncertainty, and balance multiple objectives. The book's focus is on empowering individuals to make informed decisions based on clear thinking and sound analysis.Chapter 2 Is Smart Choices Book A Good BookYou can evaluate whether "Smart Choices" by John S. Hammond is a good book by considering the following aspects:1. Author's Credentials: Research the author's background and credibility. Is John S. Hammond an expert or experienced in the subject matter?2. Reviews: Read reviews from other readers or experts to see their opinions on the book. Look for reviews on reputable platforms or websites that are known for providing reliable feedback.3. Content: Consider the topic covered in the book. Does it align with your interests or the areas you want to improve upon? Does the content appear to be well-organized and comprehensive? You can check the synopsis or table of contents to get an idea of what the book covers.4. Writing Style: Some readers prefer a more academic writing style, while others prefer a conversational or storytelling approach. Depending on your own preferences, consider the style of writing used in the book.5. Overall Impact: Assess whether the book meets your expectations and provides valuable insights or actionable strategies. Look at how the book has been received in terms of reviews, sales, or any awards it may have won.By taking these aspects into consideration, you can make an informed decision about whether "Smart Choices" by John S. Hammond is a good book for you personally.Chapter 3 Smart Choices Book by John S. Hammond Summary"Smart Choices" by John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney, and Howard Raiffa is a book that provides practical guidance on decision-making. In today's complex world, decision-making is an essential skill, and this book aims to help readers make smarter choices by applying a structured and systematic approach.The book introduces a framework called "the Decision Analysis Approach," which is a step-by-step process consisting of six key elements. These elements include clarifying objectives, identifying alternatives, assessing consequences, considering trade-offs, making trade-offs explicit, and learning from experience.The authors emphasize the importance of identifying and clarifying objectives before making decisions. They believe that a clear understanding of what one wants to achieve is crucial in selecting the best course of action. The book provides various tools and techniques to help readers determine their objectives effectively.Another key aspect of the Decision Analysis Approach is the identification of possible alternatives. The book provides strategies for generating alternative options, as well as evaluating them against the stated objectives. The authors discuss the importance of considering multiple alternatives instead of settling for the first option that comes to mind.Assessing consequences is another critical element of the Decision Analysis Approach. The book teaches readers how to evaluate the potential outcomes and uncertainties associated with each alternative. It also provides methods for quantifying and comparing consequences to make informed decisions.Trade-offs play a significant role in decision-making, as no option is...

Decisions. They are the way we can steer our lives forward, yet how much thought do people give to how they are making them? And more importantly, what are the small things we can do to improve them?In this episode, I go back to basics with global decision making expert, Ralph Keeney. Ralph is a Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at Duke University and a Professor Emeritus of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Southern California. He has written multiple books on decision making, including Value-Focused Thinking, Smart Choices, and Give Yourself A Nudge.We talk about why it's worth putting thought into how you make decisions, the impact of shifting focus from decision problems, to decision opportunities, the importance of defining your values in a decision and some quick things you can do to improve your decision making.Topics Covered3:25 Why is it worth it to take time to think about decision making?4:57 Learning the skill of decision making through practice6:52 Which decisions are worthy of thought7:46 How much time and effort to put into decisions10:58 Shifting from alternatives-focused to value-focused thinking14:46 Decision problems vs. decision opportunities19:04 Decision opportunities as a way to reduce bad outcomes21:03 Where you should focus your efforts to improve a decision22:19 The three keys24:40 The three keys: an example27:41 How to nudge yourself to make better decisions28:43 A nudge for those obsessed with finding the best option31:29 Little nudges > Learning decision analysis32:52 Practice on your personal decisions34:45 Advice for those uncomfortable with decision making in the face of uncertainty36:17 The upside of uncertainty38:27 Parting words of wisdomGuest BioRalph L. Keeney is an expert on decision making. His passion is to help individuals and organizations improve their decision making skills. He has written extensively on the foundational ideas and concepts for making quality decisions and on practical procedures to routinely use, and applications of, those ideas and concepts on important decisions. Dr. Keeney has consulted on a wide range of decisions including corporate management problems, public policy, and significant personal decisions.Professor Keeney's books, which have been translated into numerous languages, include Decisions with Multiple Objectives with Howard Raiffa (1976, 1993), Value- Focused Thinking: A Path to Creative Decisionmaking (1992), Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions, with John S. Hammond and Howard Raiffa (1999), and Give Yourself a Nudge: Helping Smart People Make Smarter Personal and Business Decisions (2020).Keeney received a Ph.D. in engineering and operations research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a Research Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at Duke University and a Research Professor Emeritus of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Southern California. He recently received an honorary doctorate from the University of Waterloo in Canada and has been a member of the National Academy of Engineering of the U.S. since 1995. ResourcesGive Yourself a Nudge: Helping Smart People Make Smarter Personal and Business Decisions (2020) Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions, with John S. Hammond and Howard Raiffa (1999)Value-Focused Thinking: A Path to Creative Decisionmaking (1992)Oji DecideTo learn more from Michelle about decision making, check outThe Ask A Decision Engineer websiteHer Stanford Continuing Studies course (now enrolling, class starts July 14)Her Personal Decision Toolkit course on MavenHer Decision Toolkit course for coaches and thought partners on Maven 

Life is about making choices. Who you will become. What will you do? Your success and if you will find happiness depends on your decisions. Although decision-making is inevitable, the skill of decision-making is never taught at school nor in the home. This book shows us how to make smart choices. It provides a scientific decision-making process that you can use to make better decisions quickly, economically, and efficiently.

Sally and I talk about how she grew up outside Charlotte North Carolina and went on her first backpacking trip at 5 years old on the Appalachian Trail. We talk about her career in the Outdoor Biz and plenty more. Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes First Exposure to the Outdoors I grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina back when it was not nearly the city it is now and all my great aunts and great uncles and grandfather had a farm and so we would spend part of every weekend at one of these farms and the weekends in the mountains actually near Asheville. So I almost grew up outside. I went to my first backpacking trip when I was five, it was a 10 mile overnight trip. So I was sort of hooked from then on. Things we talked about The Nature Conservancy Student Conservation Association UPS Orvis The North Face Mt Everest Sierra Designs REI Camelbak Jack Gilbert Ingrid Harshberger The Outdoor Foundation Conservation Alliance The President's Commission on Americans Outdoors, 1986 Advice, tips I've always believed in targeting the companies that interest you. Figuring out what they want and how you can help fit what they want. I think that's the most important thing. How could you bring it to a company? What's the best way in? What's your real interest? How flexible are you on where you want to live and all that? I think any aspect of it,  just like I had exposure at UPS and retail and everything else, I think it's good to learn about the business, but I'm always a big proponent of picking the companies that you think have something you're particularly interested in and targeting several of them. Other Outdoor Activities Ski Snowboard Mtn Bike Favorite Books Smart Choices by John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeny, Howard Raiffa Educated, a Memoir by Tara Westover Connect with Sally Linkedin

#047 — Starting Your Own Coaching Practice If you aren’t satisfied with the available options, Michelle Florendo suggests that you explore possibilities beyond the obvious. Michelle was working as a management consultant, watching her colleagues make the difficult decision to sacrifice time with their children to continue a career they loved—or give up their careers to be present in their children’s lives. She realized that starting her own coaching practice would afford her more control and flexibility, but it was a risk. Being risk-averse, Michelle gave herself a long runway and launched her firm long before she began the process of trying to get pregnant. But in her eyes, it was a bigger risk to do nothing. She had to find an avenue for getting the life and career she wanted. Today, Michelle joins us to discuss her career arc, defining coaching as a profession and describing her transition to a private coaching practice. She explains her approach to decision-making, the distinction between the quality of a decision and its outcome, and the role of intuition in the decision-making process. I ask Michelle about her decision to become a parent and the choices she made around giving herself space to be present during her pregnancy. She speaks to the ‘silence of the first trimester,’ offering insight on the language we use to take fault for the parts of pregnancy and miscarriage we can’t actually control. Listen in for Michelle’s wisdom around choosing the narrative for any given situation and making decisions based on the information we have. FULL SHOW NOTES Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at http://www.startuppregnant.com/047. EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Hippo Give! Hippogive is a new app that donates your change by rounding up your everyday transactions to the nearest dollar and gives it to the charities and non-profits of your choosing. If you’ve been wanting to donate to Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, or disaster relief you can use this app and it’s a piece of cake. All you need to do is create an account, choose your charity and then set a weekly donation cap. Head to HippoGive.com to sign up. All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors. LEARN MORE ABOUT MICHELLE FLORENDO Michelle Florendo is a Type-A management consultant and Fortune 500 brand marketer turned career coach. Michelle founded What If You Could in February of 2012, and she has become known for her analytical approach—employing a blend of decision engineering, design thinking and the lean startup method to help her clients craft fulfilling careers. Michelle has an MBA from UC Berkeley, and she was named to the 2015 FWN Global 100 list of most influential Filipinas in the world. Michelle’s Website RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE StrengthsFinder Steph Jhala on Startup Pregnant Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions by John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney and Howard Raiffa altMBA THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST Startup Pregnant