60Resist the Urge to Go With the First Option on the Table

Sometimes we discover a solution that will clearly work early in our investigations. Groups do this as well. Then the inclination is to cry victory, select that solution, and move on.

While the solution (decision) might well be acceptable, it’s certainly not the best decision because you have not yet developed nor reviewed any other possibilities. Selecting the first option that seems to solve the problem denies the opportunity to discover that there might be other options out there that would solve the problem even better.

Assignment

Constantly remind yourself that there is always more than one way to solve any problem.

It’s human nature to discover a fix and then implement it to come ...

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