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Part 2: Apply Integrated Decision
2.1. Self-check: are you "locked in" to your first choice?
● Warning sign: When new information comes in, you stick to the original plan without checking if it still works. This may be a sign of escalation of commitment.
2.2. The 5-step framework
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A decision cycle from initial choice to final justification:
2.3 Ready-to-use tool: the Three-Way Check
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The Justify step should be a structured review, not a one-line explanation, this is how trade-off theory and accountability get put into practice:
If you can't clearly answer all 3 questions, that's a signal to Re-evaluate once more before finalizing.
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