by Ira Gorelick | Jul 15, 2014 | Decision Making
Think about a gold wedding band. There are three distinct phases of that gold band. Phase 1 is the beginning of life for band, the mining and manufacturing of the band. Phase 2 is the longest period for the band, the time it is worn. And Phase 3 is when the band... by Ira Gorelick | Apr 28, 2014 | Decision Making, Information Management
In Decision Science there are three things: Data Facts Conclusions Data are bits of information (0’s and 1’s). Facts are bits of information that happen to be “true.” And Conclusions are the actionable ideas we take from the data and facts. The key here is that... by Ira Gorelick | Jun 20, 2013 | Decision Making
First things first: Confidence is not bravado, or swagger, or an overt pretense of bravery. Confidence is not some bold or brash air of self-belief directed at others. Confidence is quiet: It’s a natural expression of ability, expertise, and self-regard. 1. They take...