DECISIONS

The decision room

When one person sees the price and another sees the cover, the conversation needs common ground.

Two proposals are on the table. One person wants the lower price; another worries about what happens when things go wrong. Both concerns make sense.

Write down three shared priorities and ask your adviser how each proposal meets them. Comparing the same needs over the same period makes the choice clearer.

Before deciding, keep a written record of the explanations. A good decision should make sense to everyone involved.

Remember this

The best proposal is one you understand together.

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