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Coping with unpredictability and irrationality – The Goal Tree

Chris Hohmann

In a previous post I shared some general considerations and my thoughts when facing irrational and impetuous decisions that are designed to shake and somewhat disrupt the established order.

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Coping with unpredictable and irrational behaviors from competitors (among others)

Chris Hohmann

Since Donald J. Trumps election as 47th president of the United States, politics, diplomacy and business have experienced unpredictability and irrationality, leading to disruptions, erratic decisions, dramatic outcomes, puzzled actors, and much more.

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What knowledge is required for populating logic trees?

Chris Hohmann

This question, what knowledge is required for populating logic trees? is not about the ability to build the tree itself, but the knowledge required for getting an actionable and useful tree. It is a rewording of a question from a reader, that goes: When using the Logical Thinking Tools, should I rely solely on my … Continue reading What knowledge is required for populating logic trees?

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How many CSFs in a personal Goal Tree?

Chris Hohmann

This post is an answer to one of my readers who reached out with this question: I am using the Goal Tree for personal goals, and I found that my ambition is quite large, leading me to identify many valid Critical Success Factors (CSFs). I justified keeping a high number of CSFs. It seems realistic … Continue reading How many CSFs in a personal Goal Tree?

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Why are good examples of Goal Trees so difficult to find?

Chris Hohmann

Ive been asked by a frustrated reader Why are good examples of Goal Trees so difficult to find?. He added most of the examples I found online seem inconsistent or do not align with necessity logic Scarcity The reasons for publicly available Goal Tree examples scarcity are, in my opinion: Quality of examples Most people … Continue reading Why are good examples of Goal Trees so difficult to find?

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Caveats with Logical Thinking Process tools

Chris Hohmann

What looks easy often isnt. The logic tools from the Logical Thinking Process (LTP) look easy to use, but can turn out to be more difficult to master than expected, tricky or give a sense of mastery, which is often no more than a mere illusion of understanding.

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Being right too soon about the Goal Tree went well for me

Chris Hohmann

Usually, being right too soon has detrimental effects. That is if others, your colleagues, your peers or supervisors aren’t ready to consider the possibility youre promoting. In my case, being right too soon about the Goal Tree went well for me, despite others not being ready to follow.

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