The Cost of Getting It Wrong: Why High-Stakes Decisions Fail Before Litigation Begins

In complex and high-stakes environments, the real risk doesn’t emerge at the point of litigation or public dispute — it emerges much earlier, when decisions are made with incomplete, misunderstood, or misinterpreted information. This article explains why access to information alone is insufficient and explores how traditional advisors (legal, financial, technical) often lack the contextual insight needed to prevent strategic misjudgments. Soturis argues that many failures stem from gaps in synthesis and judgment, not a lack of data, and that strategic intelligence applied before escalation is crucial for reducing uncertainty, identifying risk pathways, and supporting sound decision-making. Litigation is often a late signal of earlier missteps; the true opportunity lies in clarifying ambiguity before positions are fixed.

Soturis explores why high-stakes decisions often fail long before litigation begins and how strategic intelligence — focused on synthesis, context, and judgment — can help leaders reduce uncertainty and avoid costly missteps. You can read the full article here.