Playing the Devil's Advocate in Decision Making

What are the risks of inaccurate business decisions?

• Loss of revenue
• Production delays
• Civil and legal consequences

What are the three steps of assuming the role of the devil's advocate?

• Present first-order opposing evidence
• Present second-order opposing evidence
• Explain both sides of the argument to a colleague to gain input

Overview/Description

Good decision making lies at the heart of success. This impact explores a strategy for ensuring that business decisions are sound.

Target Audience

Students preparing to enter the workforce, entry level employees who have just entered the workforce and mid-level employees looking to refresh their skills.