No. #34

Bias Blind Spot
- Unseen Personal Bias

The bias blind spot is the cognitive bias of recognizing the impact of biases on the judgment of others, while failing to see the impact of biases on one's own judgment. This can lead to overconfidence in personal objectivity and decision-making in product development.

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Product example

Product managers may believe their decisions are unbiased and purely data-driven, overlooking their own subjective biases.

Empathy tips

1

Promote Self-Reflection

Encourage team members to reflect on their own potential biases.

2

Peer Review

Implement a peer review process for critical decisions.

3

Training on Cognitive Biases

Provide training on cognitive biases and their effects on judgment.

4

Feedback Systems

Establish systems for anonymous feedback to help identify and correct biased decision-making.

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