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.

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Cognitive Bias Cheat Sheet

Jim SchreierAug 8, 20191 min read

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

Data Literacy: Using the Socratic Method

Jim SchreierAug 5, 20191 min read

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

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3 things modern managers can learn from decades’ old studies of human behavior

Jim SchreierJun 21, 20191 min read

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

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

Jim SchreierJun 21, 20191 min read

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

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How to Make a Big Decision

Jim SchreierJun 21, 20191 min read

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!

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

Jim SchreierJun 21, 20191 min read

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…

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Unknown Unknowns: The Problem of Hypocognition

Jim SchreierJun 21, 20191 min read

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…

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Solomon Asch – Conformity Experiment

Jim SchreierJun 21, 20191 min read

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…

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Leading for the Long-Term

Jim SchreierJun 21, 20191 min read

But what we do know for sure is that building a business for the long term is a tough management challenge. Article Link

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Preparing Learners for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Jim SchreierJun 21, 20191 min read

Received this post from Joel — with a comment: “Interesting integration but I find no evidence of “exploratory” skills.” Article Link

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Jeff Bezos Banned PowerPoint in Meetings. His Replacement Is Brilliant

Jim SchreierJun 21, 20191 min read

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…