Mind of Fire: The Science and Art of Decision Making

By Kiel Samsing

Book Overview

Drawn from social sciences and military theory and strategy this book will lead you to make quick, rational, and successful decisions based on incomplete information. The OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) is a decision-making cycle developed by military strategist and retired Air Force pilot Colonel John Boyd that can be applied to a wide range of fields, including firefighting. Using the OODA loop as a framework, this book teaches you how to quickly and accurately assess a fire or rescue situation, analyze and interpret available information, make effective decisions based on that information, and take decisive action in a timely manner. This book also includes real-world examples to illustrate how the OODA loop can be applied in practice. Mind of Fire will make firefighters comfortable with the concepts of uncertainty and tempo while reducing reaction time, leading to a quicker and more streamlined decision-making process. This book also teaches you how to create a decision-making culture for your company or department. This allows you to fully implement the OODA loop and allow for implicit decisions throughout your organization.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D52Y2BY4
• ISBN13: 9798396330511
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 273 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"