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Unintended consequence of COVID-19: cyberbullying could increase

Unintended consequence of COVID-19: cyberbullying could increase

Jim Schreier Apr 7, 2020

cyberbullying expert from Florida Atlantic University cautions that there will likely be some unintended consequences that merit attention and response from both educators and parents. Among these unintended consequences: a possible increase in cyberbullying among youth. Article Link

COVID-19: Implications for Business

Jim Schreier Apr 7, 2020

In this note, we offer some of our latest insights, starting with five likely epidemiologic swing factors that will largely determine the contours of the pandemic in the next year. Article Link

5 Statistical Traps Data Scientists Should Avoid

5 Statistical Traps Data Scientists Should Avoid

Jim Schreier Nov 11, 2019

This is a very interesting and relevant article for our Strategic Exploration Tools. The “Cobra Effect” discussion is particularly relevant because we focus on the value of the Implications Wheel to address these “unintended consequences.” Article Link

The Cobra Effect —  Lessons in Unintended Consequences

The Cobra Effect — Lessons in Unintended Consequences

Jim Schreier Sep 23, 2019

An interesting article with some great examples — plus the re-emphasis of the reality that they’re “unanticipated” not unintended consequences. Article Link

Strategic decisions: When can you trust your gut?

Jim Schreier Aug 18, 2019

The Strategic Exploration process recognizes “intuition” as an important part of how information coming into our “paradigms” is processed. For the Implications Wheel, the “1 in a 1,000,000” possibility recognizes insights — as does the “weird and the obvious” rule. …

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Data Literacy: Using the Socratic Method

Data Literacy: Using the Socratic Method

Jim Schreier Aug 5, 2019

A very interesting discussion, definitely connected to the Implications Wheel — with the interesting connection to the classical thinking of the Socratic Method. Article Link

How to solve complex problems (by not focusing on them)

Jim Schreier Jun 21, 2019

The Zeigarnik effect can do something stunning when we scatter our attention and let our mind wander. Article Link

How to Make a Big Decision

Jim Schreier Jun 21, 2019

Thanks to Implications Wheel Facilitator Chris Kenny for sharing this — good insights!

This is how tiny changes in words you hear impacts your thinking

Jim Schreier Jun 21, 2019

This is an article about “frames” — or perhaps better stated “PARADIGMS!” It has a global perspective on language in politics — but it also supports what we say during Implications Wheel introductions (and training on the “rules”) that “WORDS …

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Unknown Unknowns: The Problem of Hypocognition

Jim Schreier Jun 21, 2019

A fascinating article by itself — even more interesting in the context of the Implications Wheel (really all of the Strategic Exploration Tools). Clearly supports our position on the importance of diversity. Article Link

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