Paralysis by Analysis

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What is Paralysis by Analysis? Meaning.

Paralysis by Analysis is a humoristic phrase used to indicate the situation wherein no decision at all can be made due to devoting disproportionate effort to the analysis phase of a decision. Managers then become unable to create value and manage. Typical reasons for this situation to occur include:

• High complexity of the situation at hand. Consider Design Thinking or Lateral Thinking.

• Excessive amounts / poor prioritization / poor interface of analytical data. Compare: Business Intelligence

• Excessive focus on planning.

• Preoccupation with meetings. Compare: Bureaucracy

• Too much administrative duties / inability to delegate.

• A rigid, formal and rational organizational Culture. Not an Entrepreneurial Organization.

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