Engineering Excellence Awards – Courageous (Q2_2021)

Engineering Excellence Awards – Courageous (Q2_2021)

Issued by Ericsson

Courageous decision making is a key priority for Ericsson and represents striking a careful balance between accuracy and innovation. There are a range of opportunities to drive a more proactive and courageous decision-making culture to reflect the aims of this focus area. By establishing a more robust risk appetite across the organization, Ericsson has become a business where courageous decisions are made every day.

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • 1). Found balance between accuracy in taking action and innovative thinking 2). Brought the true SMEs together to present, review and discuss the facts, data, and risks for the decision-making process 3). Narrowed the number of decision makers at each stage of the process to avoid taking action only after reaching full consensus 4). Took accountability for the decision no matter the result and learned from decisions that are not successful 5). Showed willingness to make difficult decisions