Do you like being wrong about some things you think about people or situations.

MAJ David Vermillion — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:07:47 -0500

Take the latest weather storm "Juno" where it was predicted to be historical and people were upset because it wasn't as bad as they thought it ought to be.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2015 4:10 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:10:28 -0500

Take it with a grain of salt and use your best judgement for the situation.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2015 4:14 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:14:47 -0500

The possibility existed that it could have been historic and the public was advised to prepare for the worst case scenario... it's good that we were prepared, and it's good that the worst case scenario didn't take place.

Response by COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM made Jan 28 at 2015 4:17 PM

COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:17:45 -0500

- Like being wrong about people or situations? No but no one is 100% accurate on everything all the time.
- Two key things regarding decisions/assessments we make about people or situations. Knowing when and how to make a decision is just as important (if not more important) as making the right decision.
- Best we can do is make decisions or assessments based upon what we know at the time. Monday morning quarterbacking helps to educate and inform us on how and when we make decisions but does not do much to help regarding what decision we made.
- Winter Storm Juno is a good example of "damned if do, damned if don't". Elected officials would have been wrong if they had done nothing prior and Juno was a bad storm. Likewise they would have been wrong if they did too much prior and Juno was not a bad storm. Goes to comment 3 above. Make an appropriate decision at the appropriate time with the best (not complete or perfect) information you have at the time.