HOUSTON, Texas -- Every election, voters cast their ballots to have a say in the governments that pass and implement the many policies that shape their lives. But democratic participation doesn't have ...

Isn’t it tragic that so many prominent leaders rely on their intuition for their decision-making process? Gut reactions are seen as something almost magical, acquired either by hard-earned experience ...

Ideology is a system of belief or core values. Every human being has a personal ideology and belief system cultivated from upbringing, experiences and reflection. In the business world, personal ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to drive more value with data and analytics. Most organizations have invested heavily in using data to enhance ...

Social identity theory explains how people's behavior is influenced by their group identities and intergroup relationships. It has been applied in a variety of fields but has not yet been fully ...

The military decision-making process (MDMP) is not a boogey man to be feared, but a process to be embraced and mastered by all staffs charged with developing operations plans and orders. It is a ...