Information Base
The “Information Base” is a re-creation and continuation of the Google “Strategic Exploration” Community. Some items from the Community, e.g. books and television/movies, have been moved to the “Books Plus” page. Select from the “Categories” menu to focus on key topics.
Cognitive Bias Cheat Sheet
It’s been an invaluable reference for helping me identify the hidden flaws in my own thinking. Nothing else I’ve come across seems to be both as comprehensive and as succinct.…
Data Literacy: Using the Socratic Method
A very interesting discussion, definitely connected to the Implications Wheel — with the interesting connection to the classical thinking of the Socratic Method. Article Link
The Difference Between Open-Minded and Closed-Minded People (6-24-2019)
https://fs.blog/2017/09/open-closed-minded/
3 things modern managers can learn from decades’ old studies of human behavior
The field of social psychology has long grappled with questions inspired by real-world events. Here’s how half-century-old findings can teach today’s leaders. Article Link
How to solve complex problems (by not focusing on them)
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
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/01/opinion/sunday/how-make-big-decision.html Thanks to Implications Wheel Facilitator Chris Kenny for sharing this — good insights!
This is how tiny changes in words you hear impacts your thinking
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…
Unknown Unknowns: The Problem of Hypocognition
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…
Solomon Asch – Conformity Experiment
Thanks to Implications Wheel Facilitator Chris Nute for connecting to this to “Scoring.” It applies to both the Implications Wheel and the Strategy Matrix. A classic concept! Probably should have…
Leading for the Long-Term
But what we do know for sure is that building a business for the long term is a tough management challenge. Article Link
Preparing Learners for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Received this post from Joel — with a comment: “Interesting integration but I find no evidence of “exploratory” skills.” Article Link
Jeff Bezos Banned PowerPoint in Meetings. His Replacement Is Brilliant
This is interesting because we have always presented the results of an Implications Wheel exploration as a series of short sentences. There have been cases where we’ve created the results…