In EPC, this is what separates the good from the great.
The best EPC Directors consistently do this 👇
✅ Cut through complexity fast
✅ Decide with confidence, not hesitation
✅ Keep projects moving—even when data isn’t perfect
✅ Turn uncertainty into momentum
The principle that drives effective decision-making is simple:
👉 A good decision made fast beats a perfect decision made late.
Why it matters in EPC:
⏰ Delays snowball
💸 Budgets overrun
⚙️ Stakeholder confidence erodes
While others wait for that “perfect” piece of data… progress slips away.
Here’s my framework for fast, confident decisions:
🔥 1️⃣ Set a decision window. Decide how quickly a decision truly needs to be made. Clarity loves constraints.
🔥 2️⃣ Follow the 70% Rule. Got 70% of the info? Decide. Waiting for 100% is usually unnecessary.
🔥 3️⃣ Reversible vs. Irreversible. Most decisions can be corrected. Treat them accordingly.
🔥 4️⃣ Build feedback loops. Act → learn → adjust. Fast.
Your team doesn’t need a perfect leader.
They need a decisive one.
⚡ Speed > perfection
⚡ Clarity > complexity
🎨 That’s the real art of decision-making under pressure.
💬 How do you tackle tough calls when the clock is ticking?
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