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In this special holiday episode I speak to Rex and Ashni, 2 experts in the field who happen to be 6 years old. They might just be able to forecast better than you!

We can learn a lot from children because they don't bring bias into their thinking, and we all know that bias can kill your forecast accuracy. Kids are also wrong with confidence - a key trait of a successful Demand Planner. They also don't sweat the small stuff,  don't worry about ambiguity, and always ask "why" - all keys advantages in demand planning. 

09:40 Getting rid of bias in our forecasting
10:44 Why a child's curiosity is highly valuable
11:58 Being wrong with confidence 
14:29 Ask a lot of questions and ask "why?"
15:00 Think anything is possible
16:45 Fail fast 
21:35 Always be learning 

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