Results can either be good or bad. Generally, if we get a bad result its a giant neon sign telling us to go back and look at our process again. However, when we get good results we tend to not review our processes. A good result can blind us into thinking the process is perfect. Have you ever thought – what if results are uncertain? What if there are hidden facts that I do not know that could affect the outcome? Would you be able to say you are certain of an outcome? What would happen if you accepted uncertainty?
Use the following methods to make sure you are making better decisions that are more likely to have successful outcomes:
- Don’t let your outcomes and results determine your decision-making process
- Use retrospectives to evaluate processes and decision making whether the result is good or bad
- There are always hidden facts – ask questions and look for them but accept that you will never be 100% certain
- Describe decisions and possible outcomes in probabilities of success and, or failure
- Don’t let your gut-brain dictate every decision. Stop, take a minute and think. It is OK to react a little slower if the decision process is better quality
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