In my 20 years of experience, I've seen how data centralization and visualization can support strategic decision making by making complex data from multiple sources clear and easy to interpret ...

For example, a decision with an outcome of $150,000 that costs $20,000 to attempt is dangerous if your business can't afford to lose $20,000. Eliminate outcomes with unaffordable attached risks.

Allocate costs to the various branches of the decision tree. In our example, it would cost an additional $100,000 a month to run 24/7 with overtime, it would cost 2.5 million up front plus $50,000 ...

The Decision Tree provides that map, helping people see not only the destination but all the potential detours, sinkholes and scandals along the way. It doesn’t prevent mistakes, but it ensures ...

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