A Practical Way to Batch Small Decisions

Tiny decisions look harmless until they arrive all day. Batching turns them into a contained mode.

Group by decision type

Handle scheduling decisions together, purchasing decisions together, and review decisions together. Similar decisions need similar attention.

Create defaults

Use default meeting lengths, default reply windows, default review criteria, and default places to store notes. Defaults reduce repeated thinking.

Escalate only what deserves it

Not every small decision needs a fresh debate. Save careful attention for decisions with consequence, dependency, or real uncertainty.