Today's results stem from our past input and decisions. If the outcomes are positive, it doesn't necessarily mean we're on the right path. It doesn't mean we should immediately change course if they're negative. Instead, results provide a valuable opportunity to...
Avoiding the trap of analysis paralysis!
When decisions and judgments are complex, over-analysing does not improve our situation. We are likely to be better off first understanding our current state of affairs: What is at stake? For example, software projects, company acquisitions. What can we lose? For...
When rational decisions are expected of us!
As leaders, rational decisions are expected of us. However, our choices are biased by our moods, environment, recent wins/losses, personal preferences, love/hate, most recent decisions, time availability, and countless others. Hence, let us not assume that we are...
What about inheriting decisions?
Our decisions, seemingly insignificant in the present, have the potential to shape the lives of those who will come after us. We are not just making decisions for ourselves, but for the generations that will inherit our choices. Inheritance of material and wealth is...
Each Decision has an Expiry Date!
Each decision has an expiry date. After its expiration, it holds almost no value. The world has moved on, and the opportunity may have disappeared too. All our actions, plans, and dreams rely on our decisions. For example, a decision to take a first step. A decision...
We See More of What we Seek!
The last post covered the fact that we all see the world differently. Adding to the observation, we see more of what we seek. We can be inclined to look for something. Our interests, backgrounds, or objectives may inspire these inclinations. For example: A technology...
Seeing Beyond the Surface!
When my wife wears a different piece of jewellery, my girls are the first to spot it. As men, we don’t pay that much attention to jewellery. I guess girls can see any changes in jewellery very vividly. At any point in time, the world around us is the same; however, we...
It is a Privilege to have the Ability to Change our Minds!
The ability to change our minds (decisions) is a privilege. If done right, it gives us options, helps us manage risk, and opens new opportunities. Here is the thing: We make decisions based on our current knowledge, conditions, and environment. After we decide, our...
