Why doesn’t detail bring confidence?
More data. More granularity. More breakdowns. And yet, certainty doesn’t increase. Instead, more scenarios appear.
That’s not failure. That’s reality surfacing.
What data actually reveals
Data exposes system complexity and shows how many factors remain uncontrolled. It destroys the illusion of simple answers.
That’s uncomfortable - especially for leaders.
What often gets misunderstood
Uncertainty isn’t a sign of weak analytics. It’s a sign of honest analytics. Problems start when we expect one “correct” number where none exists.
How I use data differently?
I work with ranges and scenarios, not single-point truths. Analytics should support judgment under uncertainty — not pretend uncertainty can be eliminated.
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