Check your assumptions. Before you decide.

Check your assumptions

Before you decide

You may be off to a bad start, and getting it wrong

When we make decisions we always have a set of assumptions in mind, usually in background, not always recognized or made explicit.

Here’s a short list of starting assumptions to check-off before you finally decide:

1. Am I the right person to be making this decision?

1. Do I have to decide now? Or later?

1. Do I have all the information I need to get it right?

1. Do I have input from those who will be most affected by the decision?

1. Do they have the commitment, capacity, and resources necessary to implement it?

1. Am I committed to removing the obstacles and supporting them to the finish line?

OK, now you’re ready to decide. So, do it!

Be better. Do better. 

Del Chatterson, your Uncle Ralph

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