But be aware: Whenever a leader chooses one of the three alternatives under consideration he/she may be tempted to select the simplest solution instead of one with more complexity. The fact that one solution is easier to comprehend than another does not mean that it is the best one. Selecting the simplest alternative solution, especially when it doesn’t address the root cause of a problem can make a leader look weak, ineffective or worse incompetent. A leader needs to carefully examine each alternative solution closely - through an ethical lens to determine - which one is the best fit to help resolve a problem. One way to accomplish this outcome is to render each alternative solution to its simplest form before deciding what to do. A decision grounded on ethical considerations makes the solution easier for all concerned to understand and
But be aware: Whenever a leader chooses one of the three alternatives under consideration he/she may be tempted to select the simplest solution instead of one with more complexity. The fact that one solution is easier to comprehend than another does not mean that it is the best one. Selecting the simplest alternative solution, especially when it doesn’t address the root cause of a problem can make a leader look weak, ineffective or worse incompetent. A leader needs to carefully examine each alternative solution closely - through an ethical lens to determine - which one is the best fit to help resolve a problem. One way to accomplish this outcome is to render each alternative solution to its simplest form before deciding what to do. A decision grounded on ethical considerations makes the solution easier for all concerned to understand and