Christopher Seifert

About Christopher Seifert

TL;DR: I help leaders and teams make faster, smarter decisions by avoiding hidden traps—and breaking the cycle of micromanagement, indecision, and bottlenecks. If you\'re tired of endless meetings and slow execution, let\'s talk.Smart people fall into decision traps every day—without even realizing it.Even the best leadership teams aren’t immune- Blockbuster passed on buying Netflix for $50M- Kodak invented the digital camera. and shelved it- Microsoft had the chance to acquire Google—and said no.What went wrong? These weren’t bad leaders. They were smart people caught in decision traps—cognitive biases, flawed framing, and overconfidence.You’ve seen the signs- Endless meetings and slow approvals - Leaders overwhelmed with decisions that should happen at lower levels - Teams that wait to be told what to do—then say “I just did what I was told” when it doesn’t workThe truth is: Decision-making is hard. Bias, uncertainty, and analysis paralysis get in the way.🧭 What We Do at Enabling Empowerment:We help leaders and teams: Spot and avoid decision traps before they lead to costly mistakes Apply a practical, 7-step Decision-Making Framework (DMF) Overcome analysis paralysis by identifying the 2–3 key variables that really matter Embrace uncertainty by using ranges, not rigid forecasts Build confident, empowered teams that make smart decisions—without needing constant oversightWhen leaders trust their teams to make good decisions, everything gets better: Faster execution. Less micromanagement. More strategic focus. Higher engagement. Let’s ConnectIf you lead a large team and want to improve decision-making, reduce delays, and build a high-performance culture—let’s talk. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for free weekly videos to learn more about Decision Traps. Leaders - Share them with your team to encourage continuous learning! Take one of our online courses to learn to avoid decision traps and be recognized as a trusted decision-maker in your company. The Hidden Traps Sabotaging Your Decisions and How To Avoid Them: https://bit.ly/41kNn7e The Decision-Making Framework: Make decisions people trust-without getting an MBA: https://bit.ly/42bTuv0 Free Download: The Hidden Traps That Sabotage Your DecisionsIncludes 25+ decision traps and practical ways to avoid them: https://bit.ly/hiddent_traps Leadership Workshop: Learn our 7-step Decision-Making Framework: https://bit.ly/DMF_Workshop

Experience

1. Manufacturing Operations Executive and Senior Advisor

   Wilson Perumal & Company

   May 2023 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

Education

• University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

  MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2005 — 2008

• Saint Louis University

  BS, Business Administration

  1993 — 1998

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Business Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Impact Analysis
• Change Management
• Culture Change
• Leading Change
• Project Planning
• Project Management
• Ms Project
• Process Improvement
• Production Planning
• Quality Improvement Processes
• Team Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Analysis
• Logistics
• Military Operations
• Military Logistics
• Total Cost Reduction
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Toyota Production System
• Internal Audit
• Workforce Planning
• Labor Relations
• Recruiting
• Training
• Complexity Reduction
• Complexity Management
• Operations Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Operational Excellence
• Root Cause Analysis