It’s not differences that divide us. It’s our judgments about each other that do. Credit: Meg Wheatley Posts where this quotation is embedded Conversation Is Not a Panacea for All Our Problems ** But it goes a long way Decision Making Café Using the Knowledge Café to make better decisions Knowledge Café: Design Checklist Knowledge Cafés should be … Continue reading It’s Not Differences That Divide Us Meg Wheatley
Cognitive biases affect how we interpret and respond to conversation and reason together, potentially leading to flawed or irrational conclusions, but there are ways to mitigate their impact. Introduction Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts or tendencies that our brain uses to process information and make judgments. They can lead us to make poor decisions, overlook … Continue reading The Impact of Cognitive Biases in Conversation Cognitive biases can lead to flawed or irrational conclusions in a conversation
Groupthink is a cognitive bias that occurs when group members prioritize harmony and conformity over critical thinking and independent decision-making, leading to poor decision-making and a lack of creativity. Groupthink is a phenomenon that occurs when the members of a group make a decision or come to a conclusion without adequately considering all of the … Continue reading Groupthink The desire for harmony in a group can result in irrational decisions
Group polarization is the tendency for group discussions to result in a more extreme version of the group’s initial position due to a lack of consideration for alternative viewpoints and a tendency to advocate for one’s views. Group polarization is a phenomenon that occurs when the members of a group become more extreme in their … Continue reading Group Polarization The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members
I often get criticized when I talk about the power of conversation. People conclude that I think conversation will solve all our problems, and nothing else is needed. Or that I am ruling out debate or other forms of human interaction. I am not. Conversation is not a panacea for all our problems. It can … Continue reading Conversation Is Not a Panacea for All Our Problems ** But it goes a long way