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 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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