Identifying and Managing Analysis Paralysis
Read tips and tricks from experts on how to manage choice or analysis paralysis in your work (and beyond).
Earlier today, I was chatting with a new coworker about a project he was working on. I could tell from the expression on his face that he was feeling frustrated. Because he’s also a new professional, working in his first office job, I know how stressed he feels trying to do the right thing, all the time.
I asked him what he was trying to do. He told me that he had to start measuring some metrics for engaging his clients but wasn’t sure where to begin. He listed off five or six different ways and I could see that he was beginning to get frustrated again.
So I stopped him and asked him, “If you could choose one to try today, that you’re ready to measure today, what would you do.”
He responded he could send a newsletter and check the open rate.
I replied, “Ta-Da! That’s your answer.”
He looked startled. He looked at me and said, “How did you do that? I’ve spent all morning trying to make a decision.”
