Making Work and Life Less Stressful by Making Better Decisions

Discover strategies for reducing stress in work and life through improved decision-making in this 25-minute conference talk by Nicky Thompson at LeadDev Berlin. Explore the concept that engineers primarily make decisions for a living, ranging from code-writing choices to hiring decisions and project investments. Learn valuable tools and frameworks to sense-check difficult choices, aiming for optimal outcomes or better learning experiences from seemingly wrong decisions. Gain insights into viewing decision-making as a skill that can be honed, applicable to engineers, tech leads, managers, and anyone facing important choices. Acquire techniques to minimize mistakes, alleviate the stress associated with decision-making, and enhance your ability to navigate both professional and personal dilemmas with greater confidence and effectiveness.