A necessary yet often overlooked step in the planning process is the recording of assumptions; those insights and expectations upon which the plan will be constructed. Sometimes referred to as ...

Attempt a "clean room rebuild." This is when you build a solution in a new location to see if something weird about where you ...

We make assumptions every day. We often use assumptions as a shortcut when we lack firsthand knowledge. We assume we know what other people think and this prevents us from learning what they really ...

Assumptions should be built into all projects, though be careful--inaccurate assumptions can lead to wasted time and money and even project failures. When building the business case for a project, ...

Over the years, I have been a member of several boards of directors. I’ve been part of teams that produced some great results – as well as teams that got bogged down when strong personalities became ...

How many legs does a cow have if everyone agrees its tail is a leg? Most decisions are based on an underlying assumption. Positions articulated in a debate are based on an assumption. The problem is ...

Assumptions are just a part of life. To understand what the people around you are doing, you have to assume things about them. For example, if you understand a person’s goals, you can comprehend their ...

Receive emails about upcoming NOVA programs and related content, as well as featured reporting about current events through a science lens. Last month, Avi Loeb, an astrophysicist at Harvard, ...