We often do not regret our wrong decisions in projects, business, and life. Instead, we regret the decisions that we did not make. For example: Holding off on the decision to fire the unproductive employee Holding off on a decision to invest in real estate Continue...
Making decisions is hard! When we make decisions, we own consequences too. If the outcomes of our choices are unpleasant, no one else is to blame. We are on the hook. So, to get off the hook, we often get others to make decisions for us. Should I buy new pair of...
When you are in pain, you may need help from others. However, others may know about your pain too. This can be an opportunity for others to sell to you. Unfortunately, many who lack integrity may use this opportunity to sell and exploit you further because you are in...
The Project team expects you to make all the major project decisions as a Sponsor. It may be a default position and expectations, but you have a conscious choice. You can choose to be a decision maker or decision facilitator. There is a big difference between them. As...
Observing yourself is a fascinating thing to do. While parking my car in the city, when I see too many parking spots, I often catch myself taking my time deciding where to park. When there are too many choices, I take my time to select the best one. So, no other car...
What if my project is on track, but I am implementing the wrong software product? How about I am overeating because my fitness app reports I can intake more calories? How about I decide to watch TV rather than go for a walk, as my smart watch tells me I have enough...
Sometimes we take our time to gather facts and make informed decisions. Other times we take the decision and support it by justification. In either case, we tell ourselves and others that we are never wrong! How many times did we admit within the team the following? I...
We had a great meeting! We discussed all the points as per the agenda. We hear perspectives and objections. We clarify questions and reach to end. Here, we wanted the decision maker to make key decisions. So, we asked for it. She said – "Let me get back to you"!...