What do you do if your decision-making process is influenced by biases?

We are all human, and unfortunately sometimes our decisions are influenced by our personal biases. When I notice this happening, I take a step back and try to see the bigger picture. I ask myself: Have I considered all perspectives? and am I being fair to everyone involved? To ensure fairness, I seek diverse opinions and challenge my initial thoughts. I also rely on data and facts to guide my decisions. By being open to learning and growing, I aim to make choices that are not just good for me, but good for everyone.

Acknowledge that biases, whether conscious or unconscious, can affect decisions. Common biases include confirmation bias (favoring information that confirms your existing beliefs), anchoring bias (relying too heavily on initial information), and availability bias (overestimating the importance of information that is easily recalled).

There can be three to four steps to work on that 1. Acknowledge or accept that there is a bias or having something holding to give true /clear picture/or feedback. 2. Understand from others or seek feedback on your decision/or your way of thinking. It might be helpful to get someone else's point of view about your decision/or way of thinking 3. Get such feedback and analyse them on how many are in line of your way of thinking and what differently they would have done 4 Implement such changes in your behaviour or way of thinking or decision has altered and is it truly reflecting 5 See if this has

Se notar que estou sendo influenciado por preconceitos, faço um esforço consciente para examinar e questionar esses preconceitos, buscando compreender melhor a situação e tomar uma decisão mais justa e imparcial. Isso pode envolver a reflexão sobre minhas próprias crenças e experiências, bem como a consideração de diferentes pontos de vista e evidências.

Neglect the unproductive signs , and have trust in yourself, life is full of more opportunities . If you can’t manage change

Diversity today extends far beyond sexual orientation; it includes a range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. In the workplace, this entails having individuals from diverse fields, cultures, religions, and backgrounds, enabling the creation of more comprehensive projects. For example, in construction, various professionals' input is crucial: from homemakers ensuring practicality to painters identifying painting challenges, gardeners managing plants, electricians optimizing energy, architects, firefighters, and even people with special needs addressing accessibility. Similarly, in managing people, incorporating diverse perspectives beyond HR or immediate superiors is essential to meet the majority's needs and preferences.

1-Challenge your initial assumptions and beliefs & Consider alternative explanations and interpretations. 2-Seek advice from trusted colleagues, mentors,experts & Collaborate to make well-informed decisions.

As a leader it is critical to seek out team members that have different styles of thinking and working than you - and grow a team on diversity rather than similarity. Ask yourself, whose voice have I not heard? Who is not at the table? I worked with a team that was on the surface diverse but they had similar political views, ways of thinking, working - it was hard to integrate the team... they were stuck in their ways. They became defensive when different opinions were brought to the table, told "that its not kind" rather than saying " great to have some different view points" Having a diverse team that is empowered is often harder to manage... but the impact is worth it when you have shared respect and ways of working.

Na minha opinião e experiência, todas as decisões são tendenciosas, inclusive os próprios dados podem ser tendenciosos para um determinado resultado, seja pelo próprio banco de dados ou pelo analista. Isso pode ser intencional (baseado nas vivências e experiências anteriores) ou proposital. Ter uma base de dados sólida, confiável e que possa mostrar a realidade irá fazer com que as decisões tendenciosas percam forças e barco direcione para o rumo certo.

The only way to ensure that decisions are going right is to ensure that decisions are backed by as much data as possible - even when working in the dark sometimes - data can help you with some calculated risks. Random decision-making is dangerous, to say the least. Enable and sometimes train the team to realize that gut-feel-based decisions are lethal for business. TRAIN PEOPLE ON THE VALUE OF DATA-ENABLED DECISIONS. Identify key decision criteria - gather information and then take the leap

Decision making always becomes easy when you have accurate facts and data points to support. In fact when deciding based on your gut feelings or assumptions, chances of going wrong are very high. Rather look for facts, evidences and consult experts before you confirm on your decision, the feed back mechanism is one of the best ways to ensure biases are the least entertained factor.

It is important to avoid availability bias and confirmation bias when using data. Availability bias leads us to make judgments based on the data available to us, not all of the data. Confirmation bias leads us to seek out sources of data which confirm our hypotheses. It's important to seek out data which runs counter to our beliefs, though it can be terrifying when you learn you've been wrong all along...

Use a structured framework for decision-making, such as a decision matrix or conducting a pre-mortem analysis. This helps in evaluating options based on data and criteria rather than gut feeling or intuition.

Implementing structured processes such as checklists or scoring models can mitigate biases in decision-making by providing a consistent framework. Regular review and refinement of these processes ensure fairness and effectiveness, reducing the impact of personal biases on outcomes. Structured approaches promote objective evaluation and enhance decision quality, fostering a culture of fairness and accountability.

Analise racional as decisões antes de agir, identifique os preconceitos, busque ampliar conhecimentos e perspectivas, pratique a empatia e a tolerância, promova a diversidade e inclusão, e esteja aberto ao diálogo e ao aprendizado constante.

Processes helps us to move out of our personal biases. But, beware that organizational processes may have biases in build, because those processes were defined by humans who had their own biases. And, often guided by policies that are biased. Eg: Recruitment process that looks at marks for qualifying freshers, or previous experience for experienced personals. Performance reviews that often fall into the recency bias. Even AI has bias because of the algorithm and data fed into it.

Everyone takes a decision only when they believe it's right, so to figure out whether their was any bias you need to first question your decision, which can only happen if you reflect regularly on your decisions.

Regular reflection promotes self-awareness and helps cultivate a more objective approach to decision-making over time. By examining why certain decisions were made, you can uncover underlying biases and develop strategies to address them in the future.

I don't think that two can be separated. What needs to be done is to agree few crital items where bias sholud be allowed because cost and risk of taking an alternative route are far more than the benefit that can be achieved. For all other decisions obvious biases should be checked and the choice must be questioned for difference between choosen and the next best in terms of quantitative and qualitative benefits.

In today's dynamic workplace, managing people requires continuous reflection and interaction, surpassing the traditional once-a-semester or yearly check-ins. Especially for leaders, it's crucial to engage with team members daily or at least weekly. The constant influx of information and opportunities means employees' motivations can fluctuate rapidly. What starts as enthusiasm for projects may wane due to health issues, personal challenges, or enticing job offers. Daily check-ins allow managers to address issues promptly, support employee well-being, and maintain productivity in an ever-changing environment.

Part of educating yourself is learning from your team. Who do you know less about? Whose voice do you hear less often? But be careful on how power dynamics play out when seeking to learn from them. Being curious and supportive is important. Be sure when seeking to learn from others you are not casting judgement on them : " and what do you think about this? " can often carry a lot of burden on someone to not express themselves. Bring different perspectives to the table, different ideas... case studies or other... and ask for others input on them.

I just took a certification course and there was a section on biases, and I had no idea there were so many different kinds of biases! It was interesting to learn about and very eye opening. I recommend everyone takes at least one class/course on biases. Or even just reading an article or two on it will give you more knowledge than you had before. Of course, knowledge is useless unless it's put into action. Check in with yourself regularly to make sure you are utilizing the knowledge that you've acquired to do your best in keeping your biases in check.

Educating is one of the first steps to address biases influencing the decision-making process is to embark on a journey of self-education. This involves actively seeking out resources and information about different typer of biases, their origins, and how they manifest in decision-making. Understanding the psychological mechanisms behind biases, individuals can become more adept at recognizing them in their own thinking and behaviour.

Learning new things has given me the boost like none other. But I have the following observations : 1. Education is just not found in text books. This world has sources of getting a better understanding of things and adding perspectives. (Social media, Group discussions) 2. Current affairs can teach you stuff more than classroom / corporate training sessions. ( Ex-Being aware of what's happening around the world, especially specific to the industry where you are working.) 3. People- Networking and connecting with people can give a boost to the grey matter that stays and flourishes!

Learning about different biases and their sneaky workplace disguises is crucial. Workshops, research, and open discussions are all great tools. But remember, knowledge is just the first step. For lasting change, gotta translate that knowledge into action!

One thing I have found helpful is identifying the sample being affected by such decision. In doing this, I would be properly informed if such decision was reached using top to bottom as against bottom to top decision making process and vice versa. Also, bias may not be totally eliminated in some decision making process, but it is imperative that such bias should be given minimal percentage rate in order not to loose out on the advantages of such decision. In addition, effective communication should be paramount in all decision making so as to close up gaps that could influence or give room for bias.

A good strategy is to identify “your person”, the person on your team that you trust and can rely on for honest feedback, or perhaps a professional coach. Once you have that person, you can have a vulnerable and open conversation to examine and share your biases. They can they help to hold you accountable, help you to consider this when you have a difficult decision to make. Hopefully, the accountability goes both ways. If you have a strong leadership team made up of diverse perspectives the whole team would, in a healthy work environment, hold one another accountable as well. It takes strength and vulnerability to identify our biases, but we all have them based on our experiences.

Best way is to start thinking in 3D manner. 1. Your thoughts & opinion. 2. The impacted person's standpoint 3. Perspective of person with opposite thought. Feel everyone's situation. And some homework. This should help.

One of the most valuable things I've learned about decision-making is the importance of identifying the sample being affected by the decision. By doing this, you can determine if the decision was made using a top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top approach. It's also important to acknowledge that bias can be present in decision-making processes, but it's crucial to minimize it to avoid missing out on the benefits of the decision. Effective communication is also paramount in closing gaps that could influence or give room for bias. #decisionmaking #communication #bias #leadership

When we have learned to accept things. To better avoid biases in our thinking required switching to deliberate rather than intuitive decision strategies. But beyond the above short answer, there are multiple forms of bias.