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As you have figured out by now from my blog posts, I like the rule of 3<\/a>. This rule is validated and adopted by a variety of disciplines, besides, it is easy to understand and it sounds really cool! Here is today’s edition.<\/p>\n

When arguing the merits of a solution, I try to shift attention to the problem. Once the problem is clearly understood, (or if people insist on debating solutions before the problem is clear) I compare the candidate solutions using the following criteria:<\/p>\n

Which one will solve the problem most (or least) effectively? Here “effective” solution is defined as one that is scalable, repeatable, has no side effects.<\/li>\n

Which one will cost the least (or the most)? This includes, cash costs, opportunity costs, and intangible costs (such as broken relationships and loss of trust).<\/li>\n

Which one is the fastest (or slowest) to implement?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

The fact that I have an emotional preference should take lower priority, but I often use it as a tie breaker.<\/p>\n

Here is a bonus criteria:<\/p>\n

Which one will give me flexibility? Meaning, which one will allow me to change my mind with the least penalty?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What are the criteria you use to choose between competing solutions?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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