Decision Fatigue: Managing Yourself in High Stakes Roles.

Healthcare executives across Africa face a significant challenge: decision fatigue. Each day, they must make decisions ranging from clinical matters to financial management, such as authorizing the procurement of new medical equipment, negotiating with regulatory authorities, or addressing staff welfare disputes. These decisions have substantial implications for both organizational sustainability and patient outcomes. However, the cumulative effect of frequent high-stakes choices diminishes executives’ ability to make informed decisions.