Many Owners Are Dealing With Ambiguity
Definition of ambiguity (from Merriam-Webster):
1a: the quality or state of being ambiguous, especially in meaning.
The ambiguity of the poem allows several interpretations.
b: a word or expression that can be understood in two or more possible ways: an ambiguous word or expression
2: UNCERTAINTY
Are you uncomfortable with change or uncertainty? Many of us may not do well on fuzzy problems with no clear solution or outcomes. Many prefer more data than others to make a decision. All of this ambiguity leads to doing things the same way time after time. Why?
Avoid conflict
Avoid criticism
Avoid risk
Disorganized
Overwhelmed
Likes Structure and control
Perfectionist
According to studies, 90% of the problems of middle managers and above are ambiguous – it’s neither clear what the problem is nor what the solution is. The higher you go, the fuzzier things get. Most people with a brain, given unlimited time and 100% of the information, could make accurate and sound decisions. The real rewards go to those who can comfortably make more good decisions than wrong with less than all of the information in less time, with few or no precedents on how it was solved before.
Some Remedies
1. Feeling Overwhelmed? Take small incremental steps.
2. Perfectionist? Balance thinking with action.
3. Stuck with what you know? Broaden your horizon.
4. Disorganized? Get organized.
5. Daunted by complexity? Visualize the problem
6. Afraid to fail? Develop a philosophical stance toward failure.
7. Stressed Out? Manage your stress
Image if you could:
Effectively cope with change
Can shift gears comfortably
Can decide and act without having the total picture and be right
Isn’t upset when things are up in the air
Doesn’t have to finish things before moving on
Can comfortable handle risk and uncertainty
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Keep Helping, Keep Serving,
Cheryl Pelekis, RN “The Solutionist”
