Have just read " The seasoned executive's decision making style" published in the Harvard Business Review in Feb 2006. Wow... how I could have used this insight when I was a manager.
It basically states that when we are a first time supervisor, success is helped along by being very decisive and action orientated. As we move up the ladder... there is a point where that style of deciding is no longer the most effective. Being flexible (adapting to the situation) and integrative (involving others more) becomes more useful.
So, lesson to learn... when you are beign promoted - think very carefully about what got you promoted and then think about what you need to be successful at this new level and be very wary of answers that say "more of the same".
There is a lot in this article that could help in one own's career development, in hiring, and in developing leadership over time.
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