Whilst there are many books which deal with decision making in a general, process or mathematical sense, there are very few books which address the nature of poor decision making and particularly how to avoid decisions with unintended consequences and surprises. This book is unique in that it has taken a military intelligence concept from the CIA and applied it to the corporate world. As such it offers a fresh perspective on the decision making process. This book will provide the reader with a clear understanding of the nature of blowback, how to assess it and how to avoid it.