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How do we create progress through uncertainty? With Alex Edmans and Debo De

from The Green Room: Questions that matter most in business · host Deloitte UK

How much certainty do you really need to make a good decision? It might feel easier to wait for clarity before acting, but perhaps opportunity lies in embracing the unknown? Maybe the confidence to do so doesn't mean knowing you'll be right but trusting your decisions along the way. So how can leaders judge decisions by the thinking behind them, rather than the outcome alone?  In this episode, Alex Edmans, professor of finance and author, joins Debo De, chief economist at Deloitte UK, to discuss how businesses can confidently navigate uncertainty.  Listen to find out: Why a good decision can still lead to a bad outcome How leaders can avoid overconfidence Why flexibility beats perfect planning How embracing adversity can unlock opportunity Enjoyed this episode? Visit our website to learn more: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts Find out more about our social impact partner, Trussell. Guests: Alex Edmans and Debo De Hosts: Oli Carpenter and Hannah Gowen Original music: Ali Barrett Recording date and location: London, 07.09.26

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