What is Paralysis by Analysis?

Paralysis by Analysis is a phrase describing a situation where no decision is or can be made due to devoting disproportionate effort to the analysis phase of a decision. Managers then become unable to create value and manage. 

Typical reasons for this situation to occur include:

• Complexity of the decision
• Excessive or Poor information
• Over focus on planning
• Excessive focus on planning.
• Preoccupation or worry
• Micromanaging
• Rigidity and bureaucracy in the decision-making process.