How to test business decisions without trusting past success
Past success does not guarantee that the next decision will be sound. The practical challenge is to question personal and uncover risks that are not yet known to exist. Possible checks include asking friends, family members, or a coach for outside views, using a prepared checklist, and relying on measured data.
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Key points
- Past success does not guarantee that a new decision is correct.
- Outside views can come from friends, family members, or a coach.
- A checklist can make decision checks more consistent.
- can compare customer reach or options.
- A needs a rule for balancing data, experience, and outside advice.