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How to explain a difficult decision
Describe options, criteria, action and outcome.
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Try it step by step
- Describe the choice and the main constraints.
- Compare the options using a clear criterion.
- Explain your decision and what you learned from its result.
Example to adapt
- We could launch quickly or test for another week. We chose more testing because reliability mattered most to our users.
Self-check
- Did I answer the actual question?
- Did I include a reason, detail or example where appropriate?
- What one thing will I try differently next time?
Practise your answer
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up to 60 seconds practice.