The rule of 3

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Remember to apply the rule of three with decision-making. If you don't have three
valid options, (one of which might be to continue on) you don't understand the problem.
If you think your only option is to maintain the status quo, you're not working to
the best of your management ability. Make sure you think of at least two other, worthy
options.

When you think about decisions, consider this: Only one alternative is a trap.
Two alternatives is a dilemma. Three alternatives offer you a real choice. (I learned
this from Jerry
Weinberg .)

I learned this from Jerry, too, oh-so-long ago at a week-long workshop called Problem
Solving Leadership.  I appreciate the reminder from Johanna.