Admitting uncertainty is not necessarily indicative of lack of expertise

When working in complex systems or disruptive innovation, attaining certainty is not always possible. Galef suggests three rules for communicating uncertainty:[1]

  1. Show that uncertainty is justified
  2. Give informed estimates
  3. Have a plan

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See also:


  1. The Scout Mindset – Galef (2021), ch. 9. ↩︎