Handle the Illusion of Certainty

Understanding the human desire for certainty is crucial for effective leadership and decision-making in business. While the desire for certainty is natural, acknowledging the inherent uncertainty in complex business environments is essential for making informed and adaptable decisions. This book will help leaders strike a balance between the need for predictability and the recognition that uncertainty is an inherent part of the business landscape.

Learn How to Best Communicate when Making Tough Decisions

Communicating uncertainty is a critical aspect of conveying the limitations, risks, and variability inherent in data or predictions. Whether in scientific research, public health, or business, effectively conveying uncertainty can be challenging. In Beyond the Numbers readers will learn techniques to foster open communications in the era of too much data.

Understand the Role of Data in Making Good Decisions

Accurate and relevant data form the bedrock upon which sound decisions are built. The impact of high-quality data extends across various aspects of decision-making, influencing the effectiveness, efficiency, and overall success of organizational strategies. Explore why accurate and relevant data are paramount in making sound decisions.

Skills to be Successful

Navigating uncertainty requires practical tools and frameworks that enable individuals and organizations to make informed decisions, adapt to changing circumstances, and identify opportunities in the midst of ambiguity. Lean to master these tools to make the best decisions possible.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of small businesses go bankrupt within one year, and more than 50% fail within five. The reasons may vary between businesses (bad cash-flow management, poor product quality, lackluster customer service), but they can generally be traced to a single source: poor decision-making. SEMA 2022