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 ...

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 ...

A forecast can reconcile cleanly on paper while embedding assumptions that have never been examined against how customers, ...

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 ...

The stories we tell ourselves can quietly create the very disconnection we fear most. You can learn how to stop painful ...

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, ...

Business plans are required for all small businesses seeking loans or investors. Financial assumptions and projections are critical components of all business plans. Three universal financial ...

Let’s look at how this works. I have a quick story for you, then a question. A bus driver was heading down Van Ness Avenue in my home town of San Francisco. He went through a stop sign without even ...