Making Good Decisions? Tinder on Customers

The Big Themes:Abe Lincoln: Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the ax.No analysis paralysis: As you prepare to lock down your decision, you must be sure that the core problem you’re trying to solve is clearly outlined in your statement of work.Don’t boil the ocean: Our magic number is around three alternatives that you’re shortlisting before making a final decision.These trusted partners: When you find a partner that can challenge your ideas and make you think outside the box, that’s definitely a sign of somebody that could really be beneficial for your project. The Big Quotes:“Certainly Raven Intel is a great place where you can get peer review information written by other customers.” “Celebrate your success in the end – and then do a look back and see what worked what didn’t.” This episode is brought to you by BMC Software.