100% This post perfectly captures the common pitfalls of decision-making in orgs. It's so easy to fall into the trap of relying on free calendar slots, striving for perfection, or relinquishing control.
The advice to be restless and creative about finding ways to speed up progress is spot on.
This is the kind of delay that looks responsible while it’s happening.
People ask for one more pass, one more meeting, one more round of input, and it all sounds sensible. Then you realise nobody was really moving the decision, just surrounding it.
100% This post perfectly captures the common pitfalls of decision-making in orgs. It's so easy to fall into the trap of relying on free calendar slots, striving for perfection, or relinquishing control.
The advice to be restless and creative about finding ways to speed up progress is spot on.
This is the kind of delay that looks responsible while it’s happening.
People ask for one more pass, one more meeting, one more round of input, and it all sounds sensible. Then you realise nobody was really moving the decision, just surrounding it.
That’s the part that burns time.
Love how practical and relatable the scenarios detailed in this article are, thank you so much for sharing.
So much trouble out of not being proactive in communication. Insightful!