There are various decision-making styles, and your personality affects how you make decisions. Decisions can be classified by information used and decision speed, including reflexive, consistent, and reflective decision-making styles.

A reflexive decision maker likes to make quick decisions (“to shoot from the hip”), without taking the time to get all the information that may be needed and without considering all alternatives. On the positive side, reflexive decision makers are decisive; they do not procrastinate. On the negative side, making quick decisions can lead to waste and duplication when a decision is not the best possible alternative.

A reflective decision maker likes to take plenty of time to make decisions, taking into account considerable information and an analysis of several alternatives, or because they are procrastinators avoiding making decisions. On the positive side, the reflective type does not make decisions that are rushed. On the negative side, they may procrastinate and waste valuable time and other resources and lose out on opportunities.

A consistent decision maker makes decisions without rushing or wasting time. Consistent decision makers know when they have enough information and alternatives to make a sound decision. They have the most consistent record of good decisions.