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Chapter 4.2: Explore Possible Solutions
Imagine Multiple Scenarios.
Run a Pre-Mortem: Envision worst-case failure scenarios
If the cost of failure is low, make the decision quickly.
If failure is expensive or irreversible, slow down and gather more information before acting.
Evaluate High-Level Consequences: Look past immediate, short-term benefits and assess the long-term impact of each potential solution.
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Imagine Multiple Scenarios.
Run a Pre-Mortem: Envision worst-case failure scenarios
If the cost of failure is low, make the decision quickly.
If failure is expensive or irreversible, slow down and gather more information before acting.
Evaluate High-Level Consequences: Look past immediate, short-term benefits and assess the long-term impact of each potential solution.
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Chapter 4.1: Define the Problem
- Identify the Root Cause.
Avoid Quick-Fix Traps: Resist the urge to jump straight into action or accept the first convenient solution.
Focus on Long-Term Outcomes
Don't Outsource Definition: You must personally own and specify what problem you are solving getting this wrong guarantees you solve the wrong thing.
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- Identify the Root Cause.
Avoid Quick-Fix Traps: Resist the urge to jump straight into action or accept the first convenient solution.
Focus on Long-Term Outcomes
Don't Outsource Definition: You must personally own and specify what problem you are solving getting this wrong guarantees you solve the wrong thing.
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Enemies of decision making:
1. The Emotion Default
2. The Ego Default
3. The Social Default
4. The Inertia Default
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1. The Emotion Default
2. The Ego Default
3. The Social Default
4. The Inertia Default

















