Watch those Assumptions
Most people know the old joke about the dangers of making assumptions. And yet we make them every single day.
Here’s a little test. Ask yourself the question “What do I know about my organization?” Now quickly list the first 10 things that come to mind. For each item on the list ask yourself, “How do I know this?” If you can’t answer this question, you are dealing with an assumption that may or may not be true.
Checking out every single assumption would grind life to a screeching halt. Not evaluating any assumptions will lead to many poor decisions.
In our work lives, there has to be a happy middle ground. There are probably some key assumptions that drive your business. Do you know what they are? Have you checked them out lately? If not, consider just one of the most critical assumptions on which your business is based. Imagine a scenario in which the assumption isn’t true. How does the world look now?
