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Monday, June 21, 2004
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VOLUME 1
ISSUE 14
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Why should website localization matter to you?
by Myriam Siftar
The global economy is more than a catchy phrase. According to IDC's Software research group, “The reality is that over the past decade the percentage of companies in the United States engaged in international trade has increased from 8% to 25%" (Steve McClure, VP, February 2003).
Some of the factors leading to greater globalization: global supply chain, increase of Internet use, e-commerce and trends towards global outsourcing. Organizations seek partners all over the world for the right product at the right price with quality. Telecommunications have made it easier to work with suppliers located in different time zones.
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Analysis Paralysis: How to Avoid the Death Knell of Decision Making
by Suzan Bond
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” Albert Einstein
I bet you've made at least a few decisions...today. There are many ways to make decisions. For instance, you can toss a coin, ask everyone you know their opinion and decide based on their answers or use the good old pro and con list. Most of us were taught to rely on analytical methods to make decisions. These methods can be very helpful for sorting out the costs and benefits of a decision. They can also verify an intuition you’ve had about something. Being logical and analytical are important to do when making decisions. The problem is over-doing it. Like most methods, they have their limitations.
Over analyzing can lead to analysis paralysis. You’ve heard of it right? Or perhaps you’ve experienced it? It’s simply putting too much emphasis on the analytical decision making process to the point where you’re stuck. It can become a trap, making it difficult to make a decision. This is a common dilemma many of my clients face.
The other problem is that when you over analyze something you make it very difficult for your intuition to communicate with you. Even if it is able to squeak by, you’re not likely to trust it. So, repeat after me: Being logical about a situation is good. Finding the facts is good. Over analyzing and being unable to make a decision: not so good.
I had a client who wanted to make a big change in her career. She started out by doing a good old pro and con list. Then she did it again. Then she started asking others to do a pro and con list for her. It got pretty ridiculous. She was stuck in analysis paralysis. We started by weaning her off analysis in order to encourage her intuition to communicate with her. As we worked together, her intuition came back and she learned how to integrate intuitive and analytical methods to make great decisions.
How to Avoid Analysis Paralysis
1. Begin with intuition, not analysis.
It’s easier to avoid analysis paralysis than to get yourself out of it. When you start the decision making process with analysis, you suppress your intuition. The next time you have a decision to make, check in first with your intuition.
2. Ask questions that encourage your intuition.
This is absolutely crucial when using your intuition. Be careful not to ask questions that use the word why. Asking why will make you think, putting your analytical brain into over-drive. Ask questions that use the words how or what to invoke your intuition. For example, you can ask, “What do I need to know about this situation?”
Suzan Bond, CPCC, Personal & Professional Coach and founder of "Intuition Week", provides life coaching services that will help you to reach your dreams, no matter what they may be. Learn how to trust your intuition and make better decisions, how to experience more joy in your life and work, and how to break away from patterns that get in the way of living the life you want. Suzan uses a 5 step process and partners with her clients to guide them as they make small and large changes in their lives. She can be reached at suzan@suzanbond.com.
Copyright 2004. Suzan Bond
All Rights Reserved.
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