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According to the article, what is the first rule for effective forecasting?
According to the article, what is the first rule for effective forecasting?
- Look for the S curve
- Hold strong opinions weakly
- Map a cone of uncertainty (correct)
- Embrace the things that don't fit
What advice does the article give regarding looking back and looking forward?
What advice does the article give regarding looking back and looking forward?
- Look forward twice as far as you look back
- Look forward and look back equally
- Look back and look forward equally
- Look back twice as far as you look forward (correct)
What event does the article mention as a surprise that should not have been?
What event does the article mention as a surprise that should not have been?
- Radical shifts in markets
- The emergence of disruptive technologies
- The stuff of Tom Clancy novels
- The events of 9/11 (correct)
What is the primary focus of the article?
What is the primary focus of the article?
According to the article, what should smart managers do when things don't fit?
According to the article, what should smart managers do when things don't fit?