Noticing Decision Bias

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Inspect the evidence behind a quick decision

A quick impression can draw attention to a detail that is not actually relevant to the choice being made. This Skill Lab examines one judgment and introduces a consistent check against the purpose and criteria of the decision. It is useful when familiarity, confidence or recent experience may be carrying more weight than the available evidence.

In an illustrative discussion, a group favors a proposal because the presenter has been successful on an unrelated project. Identify what that previous experience does and does not show about the current option. Compare the proposals against the same relevant questions, including information that could challenge the favored choice.

Use a repeatable checking question

Prepare a prompt such as asking what evidence supports the conclusion or what would make the group reconsider it. Invite another perspective where it can add information rather than simply produce another vote. Record the uncertainty that remains and decide whether it matters enough to delay action. The practice is about examining the process of judgment, not labeling an individual or inferring capability from personal characteristics. Choose a general professional decision for practice and keep identifiable people information out of the example.

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