decision-maker
One who chooses
A decision-maker is someone with authority to make choices, especially consequential ones affecting others: She's the decision-maker in this department.
The term appears frequently in business and policy contexts, often distinguishing those with final authority from advisers or subordinates: We need to get the real decision-makers in the room.
One who settles disputes
- judgeOne who decides
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- refereeSports rule enforcer
- adjudicatorOne rendering formal decisions
mediator · umpire · evaluator · assessor · deliberator · verdict · ruling · determination
Top corporate officer
- CFOTop corporate money officer
- COOTop operations executive
- presidentElected leader of nation
- vice-presidentSecond-ranking executive officer
chairperson · director · C-suite · chief · officer · board · management · corporate
Legal authority's scope
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- controlAuthority to direct
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
sovereignty · dominion · command · prerogative · veto · approval · sanction · ratification
Available courses of action
- alternativesOther available options
- selectionChosen item or items
- preferenceFavored choice among alternatives
- dilemmaForced choice between undesirables
consequence · deliberation · resolve · volition · intention · evaluation · crossroads · commitment
Arranging for future events
- visionAbility to see
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- prioritizationRanking by importance
objectives · policy · long-term · tactics · optimization · scenario · allocation · trade-off
Imaginative planner of futures
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- captainOne who commands
- commanderPerson with authority over others
boss · foreman · superintendent · head · principal · governor · mentor · guide
Religious leader or serve
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- councilAdvisory deliberative group
- committeeAppointed group for duties
- ministryClergy's work or state department
secretary · counselor · adviser · administration · governance · policymaker · legislator · regulator
arbiter
One who settles disputes
adjudicator · mediator · umpire · evaluator · assessor · deliberator · verdict · ruling · determination · discernment
CEO
Top corporate officer
vice-president · chairperson · director · C-suite · chief · officer · board · management · corporate · administrator
jurisdiction
Legal authority's scope
autonomy · sovereignty · dominion · command · prerogative · veto · approval · sanction · ratification · endorsement
options
Available courses of action
- alternativesOther available options
- selectionChosen item or items
- preferenceFavored choice among alternatives
dilemma · consequence · deliberation · resolve · volition · intention · evaluation · crossroads · commitment · finality
planning
Arranging for future events
prioritization · objectives · policy · long-term · tactics · optimization · scenario · allocation · trade-off · cost-benefit
visionary
Imaginative planner of futures
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- captainOne who commands
commander · boss · foreman · superintendent · head · principal · governor · mentor · guide · inspirational
minister
Religious leader or serve
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- councilAdvisory deliberative group
- committeeAppointed group for duties
ministry · secretary · counselor · adviser · administration · governance · policymaker · legislator · regulator · diplomat
decision-makeradvisor
One who gives guidance
consultant · counselor · adviser · recommender · suggester
decision-makerfollower
One who supports another
implementer · executor · deferrer · fence-sitter · vacillator