Worst‑Case Bounding

📄 78 — Worst‑Case Bounding

Definition

Evaluating the worst possible outcome and ensuring it is survivable.

When to Use

• Risk analysis • Strategic planning • Safety engineering • Financial decisions

How It Improves Reasoning

It prevents catastrophic failure by ensuring the worst case is acceptable.

Steps

1. Identify worst‑case scenario.
2. Assess impact.
3. Ensure survival or containment.
4. Adjust plan accordingly.

Example

A business ensures it has enough cash to survive a 6‑month revenue drop.

Prompts

• “Define the worst‑case scenario and ensure survivability.” • “What is the maximum acceptable downside?”