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The good judgment formula

The good judgment formula

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The good judgment formula

- Sam had a problem. Her workload doubled, and Kate, her boss, didn't seem to notice or care. Sam was overwhelmed, burned out, and she knew she had to do something, but what? This is exactly the kind of situation that calls for the good judgment formula. Here's the formula, how it worked for Sam, and how it can work for you. First, the formula. Good data plus good information plus good analysis equals good judgment which leads to good decisions. You don't need the formula for every simple decision, order coffee for the office or not, but you do need it for important decisions like Sam's. Before delving into the formula, break your decision into different options. Sam decided to meet with Kate. Sam's options were to one, tell Kate how she's feeling. I'm overwhelmed because a lot's being dumped on me. Or two, provide a project timeline to show how Sam's job has changed in order to get Kate's suggestions. Or three…

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