The numbers on my screen are half-guesses, and I have to recommend whether to shut things down or wait. If I move too soon people lose their jobs; if I wait too long people could die. Everyone's looking at me for an answer I don't actually have yet.
More people experience this than they realize.
You have to make life-or-death calls before the facts are ever complete.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.