Experts say key factors can inhibit people from becoming effective decision makers.

Fear of Failure- Because the consequences of a decision may be so severe or critical, the decider does not want to deal with the results.

Fear of Accountability- Some do not want to be responsible or accountable for what may happen if a decision they make turns out to be a mistake.

Lack of Experience- By not having to make major (or even minor) decisions of their own earlier in life, makes one fearful and less confident of making tough decisions as an adult.

Too Many Options-Considering too many options will make the decision making process more difficult which generally leads to confusion and frustration (Usually…“I want to think about it”).

Lack of a Process- This is the primary cure to most decision making problems providing that it is simple, reliable, transferable, tangible and tested.

Real Time Facts versus Intangible Feelings- Lovaglia's Law:
“The more important the outcome of a decision, the more people will resist using factual evidence to make it.”

[Note: Add to this list based on your own experience…]