Decision Making Mugs

"And, while there's no reason yet to panic, I think it only prudent that we make preparations to panic."

'We have two options. Boldly tackle the challenges ahead, or hold off and hope an asteroid strikes.'

In a Quandary

'My instincts and intuitions are on opposing sides on this legal strategy.'

"Do we want to just flip a coin, or hire expensive consultants so they can flip a coin?"

"Do you ever find yourself wondering, 'What would Batman do in this situation?'"

'I'm still not sure HOW it happened. One minute, we were bouncing ideas off each other, and the next thing I knew, we were using furniture instead!'

'What kind of a mission statement is that?'

'I wanted to get your opinions before I go ahead and do what I want to do.'

Opportunity to pursue other options, next exit.

'John's in charge of advising us on ethical matters, but to be honest, I've never had much confidence in him!'

"Sure, we can spend all day nitpicking specifics but aren't sweeping generalities so much more satisfying?"

'Don't rush me! I need some time to process everything.'

"On the one hand, we'll burn in hell; on the other, that's a lot of money."

"The Woofs have it."

'There's a thin line between thinking outside the box and a caffeine-induced wacko idea.'

"Can we talk through a decision that I've already made?"

Institute for Decisive Thinking (in trays read eenie, meenie, mynie, mo).

"We want to include you in this decision without letting you affect it."

'I think I'm decisive. Can I get back to you on that?'

"We could finally make a decision, but it's so much more relaxing to keep mulling our options."

"Remember, when in doubt, follow you inner GPS."

'Do I use the slide or the merry-go-round? I haven't even touched the swings. I don't know. I DON'T KNOW.'

Clever democratic decision

'I wish I could be as calm as JB when it comes to making decisions.'

Digital or analog elevators.

'Bonus time, Harris - which hand?'

'I hate to rush you, but I'm getting a leg cramp.'

'We've finally addressed the problem. Now find a stamp and get it outta here!'

I think we should go with your plan B.

Head of Decisive Action - 'What do the focus groups think we should do?'

The toughest form of Mountain climbing is getting out of a rut.

'As a decision maker, you've got to work 24 hours a day. It takes 10 minutes to make a decision and 23 hours and 50 minutes to ask yourself if you were right.'

Bad Decision Tree

'Yeah, but would you want to have a beer with him.'