Productivity Pointer for April 27, 2009
Mistakes are costly and somebody must pay; and the time to correct a mistake is before it is made.~ Henry H. Buckley
Mistakes are simply the result of poor decisions.
While it is important to keep time to a minimum when making simple choices, it’s valuable to use a proven systematic process when faced with important and more complex decisions.
The first step is to define the issue; what needs to be decided and why.
Second, identify all possible alternatives.
Third, collect all the necessary data and information needed to make an informed choice.
Fourth, analyze the data carefully, identifying all-important factors such as cost and other implications for each alternative.
And finally, make your decision based on the systematic analysis you’ve created.
