Former secretary of state Colin Powell said that once you have 40 to 70 percent of the information you need to ascertain your probability of success, you can make a gut decision. When you’ve reached the threshold, it’s time to apply the “4R Test,” something I’ve developed after watching leaders in action and studying literature on decision making.
Content: Article
Author: Eric McNulty
Source: strategy+business
Subjects: Management, Personal Development
Author: Eric McNulty
Source: strategy+business
Subjects: Management, Personal Development
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