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The Cost of Waiting: Why Deferred Decisions Are a Leadership Problem, Not a Timing Problem

The Cost of Waiting: Why Deferred Decisions Are a Leadership Problem, Not a Timing Problem

The Cost of Waiting: Why Deferred Decisions Are a Leadership Problem, Not a Timing ProblemNick Hurt
Published on: 12/03/2026

Deferred decisions carry a cost most leaders never see on a balance sheet. This article examines what really happens when difficult calls are avoided, and why acting earlier almost always produces better outcomes.

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