When Facing Uncertainty, Ask These 5 Questions

(From MIT Sloan Management Review) In times of political uncertainty, a wait-and-see strategy can help businesses stay flexible and avoid risky commitments. For example, an organization might delay purchasing supplies until tariffs are lifted, without knowing when that might happen. To use this approach effectively, leaders should ask:

• Are we actively waiting or just drifting?
• Which decisions could lock us in or trigger backlash?
• Can we reliably detect policy or competitor shifts?
• What specific signals will tell us to move forward?
• Do we have tested playbooks ready for reengagement?

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