Indecisiveness is the Key to Flexibility

In one of my recent seminars, a participant used the title phrase in his defense of his decision making style. We were discussing the 4 appproaches to decision making used by the 4 basic behavioral styles. Those 4 decision styles are :
- The Driver or Director is quick and decisive with no looking back once the decision is made.
- The Socializer or Initiator is slow, and the decision maker has to feel good about the choice but will be doubtful if challenged.
- The Relater will make collaborative decisons being democratic in his choice but will remain open for discussion once the decision is made.
- The Thinker or Analyzer will be very detail oriented, a victim of paralysis by analysis but once the decision is made, it will be solid.
Our decision making style can be changed if it does not serve us well. The obvious barrier experienced is that of indecisiveness. Even if you are in the process of making the decision, when the deadline for action is missed the expected goal or result is altered.
So, what is expected in your workplace? Is "done better than perfect" or is "accuracy worth the wait"? Depending on the industry, your style may need to be adjusted for you to be successful.