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How to Make Decisions Under Pressure: 7 Thinking Principles for IT Leaders

13 May 2026
IT leaders are increasingly required to make decisions when the full picture is unclear and familiar management approaches no longer work. In this master class, Egor Ledyaev, an expert in management technologies and strategic planning, explains why people tend to react automatically under pressure and what principles help reduce the impact of emotions, identify alternatives, and stay in control. The article includes seven principles of decision-making under pressure and key insights from the session.
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