我们为什么要做决策？一定是为了要落地！决策中最大的困扰是什么？是每个人都觉得自己是对的，却总是无法让对方同意自己的观点。下楼梯法为我们提供了一个统一观点，逐步落地的决策思路和工具。
The one and only goal to make decisions is to put our plans into action. The most significant challenge in decision-making is that everyone feels opinionated and correct, yet they struggle to convince others to agree with their viewpoints. The Downstairs Method offers a unified approach, guiding us step-by-step towards practical decision-making.
走完五个台阶，决策进入真正的落地阶段 —— 计划的制定。首先是要达成目的共识，也就是为什么要进行决策，这是一个看似很简单，但却在实践中成为决策难产之根本的问题。其次是要共享信息，共享和分享有着本质的区别，决策需要的是客观的、充分的共享，而不是经过加工和选择后的分享。再次是要做到换位思考，这也不是像说起来那么容易的事，大多数人的换位思考不是自己换椅子，而是搬着椅子换个地方而已。第四是要同向思维与交流。任何一种决策都有两面性，只考虑一面是不合适的，而更不合适的是不同的人在同一时间各自考虑不同的方向，这是争端的起点，更是决策难产的表现形式。最后是要进行推进动作，这时需要庆祝，也需要承诺，还需要进行行动计划的制定。说过就算做过，是决策最终流于形式的原因。
To reach the real implementation phase, there are five steps to take.
First, we must achieve a consensus on the purpose, understanding why the decision needs to be made. This seemingly simple aspect often becomes the fundamental problem hindering decision-making in practice.
Second, we need to share information effectively. Sharing and merely distributing information are fundamentally different. Decision-making requires objective and comprehensive information sharing, rather than filtered or selective sharing.
Third, we must engage in empathy, considering the situation from the other person's perspective. This is not as easy as it sounds, as many tend to shift positions superficially instead of genuinely empathizing.
Fourth, we need to align our thinking and communication. Every decision has its duality, meaning that focusing solely on one side of the story is inappropriate. Even more detrimental is when different people consider opposing aspects simultaneously, leading to conflicts and decision-making difficulties.
Lastly, we must take action and proceed with the decision. At this stage, celebration, commitment, and developing an action plan are essential. Words must be put into actions to ensure the decision doesn't remain a mere formality.
