As a manager, you need to keep all of your options open. At project meetings, watch out for the following pitfalls which can lead to poor decisions.
Ad hominem: in Latin, it means “argument against the man.” Another person may attack the person who proposed the idea in order to discredit the merit of the idea.
Frozen evaluation: “We tried it five years ago and it did not work!” Unless all of the underlying factors five years ago are exactly the same as that of today, it is worthwhile to revisit the previous options.
Personal perspective: “I personally don’t like that option; therefore, we should not pursue it.” Incorporate the group’s perspectives in addition to your own before making the final decision.
If we don’t keep our blinders in check, it is easy to unknowingly dismiss options without proper considerations.
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