When the pathway forward is replete with obstacles and complexity, committing to the status quo and staying the course is always the easiest decision. Any time leaders face uncertainty after they review and discuss the facts and consider competing views on what to do, the attraction of the status quo rises. Maintaining the current choice requires relatively little from leaders, which makes it even more appealing.
Uncertainty Favors the Status Quo
Uncertainty Favors the Status Quo
Uncertainty Favors the Status Quo
When the pathway forward is replete with obstacles and complexity, committing to the status quo and staying the course is always the easiest decision. Any time leaders face uncertainty after they review and discuss the facts and consider competing views on what to do, the attraction of the status quo rises. Maintaining the current choice requires relatively little from leaders, which makes it even more appealing.