Analysis, Paralysis

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The down side of technology is the ability to run business reports many different ways. One does not have to be a smart manager to make a decision with perfect information.

I know people who have the uncanny ability to bury themselves in mountains of data and generate report after report, almost as if they are scared to make a decision. Over analysis, in search of perfect information, is similar to the hamster wheel.

A lot of movement. No progress.

Smart decision makers are more intuitive, set goals first and then look for relevant information. Over analysis is very similar to conducting research to validate a decision that has already been made. It is a waste of time and money. And serves no purpose.

About Hemant Rustogi

An award-winning teacher at The University of Tampa, an entrepreneur, a CEO and founding principal of Advantage Pointe Internationale, and blogger on 5oclockreflections.com.