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13/08/2026

In 55 Minuten: mehr Klarheit, Optionen strukturieren, sicherer entscheiden und das 4-Wochen-Programm kennenlernen.

23/07/2026

A visual discussion between Flinkliv and , distilled from the comments on ’ post about moving decision-making closer to the people doing the work.
The discussion points to the layer beneath organizational structure: distributing authority only works when the capability to use it responsibly is developed as well.
Democracy gives people a voice. Empowerment gives people authority. Decision Literacy develops the judgment to use both well.
It begins with the individual, grows through teams, and shapes the quality of organizations, institutions, and societies. Because better systems cannot compensate indefinitely for poor decisions, sustainable change must also be built from the bottom up.

Keep posted about the ongoing exchange: https://lnkd.in/euE66nVD

Thanks again to www.flinkliv.com for these great visuals.

20/07/2026

Complexity is no longer the exception. Every citizen, professional, and institution faces decisions shaped by uncertainty, information overload, and, increasingly, AI.

The ODE Decision Literacy Initiative develops the practical capability to make better decisions. It combines evidence-based methods, structured reflection, and digital tools to strengthen individual judgment, institutional quality, and democratic resilience.

Decision Literacy - Building the ability to recognize, structure, evaluate, and improve decisions under uncertainty.

Human-Centered AI - Implementing AI that augments human judgment instead of replacing it, ensuring transparency, agency, and accountability.

Societal Resilience - Supporting education, healthcare, organizations, and democratic participation by improving how people navigate complexity together.

The initiative brings together researchers, educators, policymakers, technology developers, and practitioners to develop, test, and scale practical approaches to Decision Literacy.

Our work combines:
1. Applied research
2. Educational programs
3. Digital decision support
4. Policy development
5. International pilot projects
6. Cross-sector collaboration

The objective is simple: Not better technology alone. Better human decisions.

Because societies do not improve through information alone. They improve through the quality of the decisions people make. If you want to join, let us know.

Picture created with deevid.ai/

20/06/2026

Imagine walking into a store where nothing is sold.
Instead, you leave with something far more valuable.

A better decision.

We would love to open the world's first Decision Store: "ODE Decision Lab Berlin".
A place where individuals, founders, students, families, and professionals bring their biggest decisions and discover practical tools to navigate uncertainty.

In the age of AI, Decision Literacy may become one of the most valuable human skills.

Thank you, Qonto, for sparking this one and creating opportunities like this.
Our application is in.

Video with support by DeeVid AI

09/06/2026

Fun fact: The World Economic Forum report Shaping the Future of Learning: Education Readiness for the Age of AI (https://tinyurl.com/3vn4svhp) references decision-related concepts more than 130 times: decision making, evidence, evaluation, judgment, problem solving, agency, reasoning, critical thinking, and trade-offs.

That is fascinating because much of the report can be read as an argument for Applied Decision Literacy as a foundational competency for Education 4.0.

AI can generate information, explanations, and recommendations. It cannot decide what matters, determine which values should guide a choice, or take responsibility for consequences.

The report rightly highlights AI Literacy, Digital Literacy, and Media Literacy. But literacy alone is not enough. Learners must also be able to evaluate evidence, navigate uncertainty, balance competing priorities, recognize assumptions, and make responsible decisions.

As AI becomes better at generating answers, the value of human judgment increases.

Perhaps the defining educational question of the AI age is no longer, "Can learners access information?" but rather, "Can learners make responsible decisions with it?"

We love it. ❤️ https://linktr.ee/ode_decisionblueprints

Reports Published: 4 June 2026 Shaping the Future of Learning: Education Readiness for the Age of AI Download PDF Artificial intelligence is transforming how people learn, access knowledge and develop skills - but education will not be determined by technology alone. As AI adoption accelerates acros...

08/06/2026

Under the supervision of Prof. Daud Afzal, MPhil Psychology, Ariba Afzal, one of the Student Ambassadors and psychology students I had the pleasure of working with at GIFT University, Gujranwala, together with Ishmal Student, has officially started the thesis project:
“Exploring the Impact of the ODE Decision Support Platform on Cognitive Flexibility, Decision Confidence, and Perceived Stress Among Young Adults.”

The qualitative research focuses on newly enrolled students. It explores how consciously their study choices and decision processes were developed before entering university and how structured tools and decision support can strengthen self-efficacy, clarity, and a long-term understanding of their own choices.

It is exciting to see young researchers taking ownership of the topic of decision literacy and reflective decision processes. We are looking forward to the coming months, the insights emerging from the field research, and the discussions that will grow.

07/06/2026

When outcomes are good, decisions are called smart; when bad, they are criticized as poor judgment. This is outcome bias.tually-good/) touches on an important point but overlooks a deeper issue: Most organizations lack a transparent decision-making process.

When outcomes are good, decisions are called smart; when bad, they are criticized as poor judgment, this is outcome bias.

AI compounds the problem by creating a false sense of certainty, often ending critical thinking prematurely.

The real challenge is preserving and scrutinizing human reasoning. We need to ask: What are we deciding? What criteria matter? What facts, assumptions, fears, and uncertainties are involved?

Without making our reasoning clear, teams will not learn from their decisions; they will only follow narratives created after outcomes are known.

While organizations focus on measuring outcomes, few assess decision quality.

AI should not lead the decision-making process; it should support it only after humans have clarified their decisions and acknowledged their uncertainties.

05/06/2026

YEAH. The latest catalog from the EdTech Association has just been released, and it is well worth exploring.

It brings together a wide range of educational solutions, perspectives, and approaches in one place. Rich content, diverse viewpoints, and a strong commitment to advancing education make it a valuable resource for anyone working in the sector.

Some may notice that ODE is not included in the catalog. That's intentional. We follow a strict no-flyer policy and invest everything into the chocolate... no, education. That is why ODE.systems does not appear in the publication.

The catalog stands on its own merits. Combined with the member directory, it provides a comprehensive overview of the German EdTech ecosystem, featuring more than 80 member organizations.

Take a look:
https://www.avr-emags.de/emags/EdTech-Verband/Bildungsangebote-25/ #0

And for the full member directory:
https://edtech-verband.de/directory

Whether featured in the catalog or listed in the directory, we are all working toward the same goal: better education for a stronger future.

13/04/2026

Thanks Sheraz Bin Akbar, Zeeshan Ahmed, Ilyas Ghafoor, and Hania Mirchal
Strong work. Clear intent, real relevance.
Thank you for the trust and for driving this initiative. Great to see the ambassadors stepping in with commitment and building impressive decision totems.
We hope the sessions added real value for the group, and we look forward to continuing this work together.
Thanks to Catalyst Now for the platform to connect.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

Introducing “Decision making session-II” by transformation and growth leader Gordian Overschmidt on Decision making. This assembly will allow us to dive deeper into science of decision formation, its cognitive structure and steps in order. We are eager to welcome future decision makers and leaders in the session.

📅 April 12, 2026 | Sunday
🕜 6:30 PM PKT
📍 Zoom

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