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The process of deliberating and choosing one option after seriously considering others is not only very time-consuming, but also associated with post-decision regret and counterfactual thinking," says Sally Maitlis, professor of organisational behaviour and leadership at Oxford University's Saïd Business School.
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Sally Maitlis says deliberating and choosing one option after seriously considering others is time-consuming and associated with post-decision regret and counterfactual thinking
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Sally Maitlis
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{
    "date": "29 March 2021",
    "person": "Sally Maitlis",
    "affiliation": "Oxford University's Sa\u00efd Business School",
    "source_type": "Article"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM (2 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM (2 months ago)

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The article explores two decision-making styles: maximizers, who seek the best outcome, and satisficers, who settle for 'good enough.' It examines the pros and cons of each approach, including their impact on happiness and regret.

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