Quick Question: What if we do nothing?
Quick Question
Here is today's quick question for you...What if we do nothing?
Those of you with a strong bias for action are probably feeling pretty uncomfortable right about now. And if you like to ponder deeply before deciding, I suspect you’re loving this question.
Ask it when you're...
Feeling like none of the options are right - When there’s pressure to do something, but nothing feels right, stopping to consider the ‘do nothing’ option can unlock the path to a good decision.
Resisting momentum - If you feel like the train is running way too fast and quick-fire decisions are creating risk, then a ‘do nothing’ prompt can be a helpful circuit breaker.
Burned out - Maybe your team needs a break, and a ‘do nothing’ day would give them a fresh perspective and energy.
Listen for...
Try to listen for:
Indecision and doubt - if the path forward only has lukewarm support (or worse), it’s destined for failure.
Command and control - If all decisions are being directed rather than shared and considered, your team is likely being underutilised.
Apathy - if your previously passionate team don’t seem to care anymore.
Follow up with...
Sometimes, the greatest value comes from the one extra question you take the time to ask.
In this situation, you could try…
How might we be confusing uncertainty and risk?
How reversible is this decision?
What do we mean by “nothing?
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