Has it ever happened to you to have an opinion about something and when you get to say your opinion in public to say what others want to hear while keeping your opinion just for yourself? If so, it is quite possible that you are a victim of the Abilene paradox. The story behind the Abilene … [Read more...] about The Abilene Paradox
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How is Risk Amplified or Attenuated?
There is no neutral or objective analysis, observation or evaluation of risk or safety. All risk or safety analysis is affected by hundreds of factors that either mitigate the evaluation of risk or amplify it. In SPoR, we deliver several programs that help people and organisations understand … [Read more...] about How is Risk Amplified or Attenuated?
How to Create an Illusion of Control
Undertaking observations at any gambling venue is an education and learning opportunity into the Illusion of Control. The Illusion of Control is just one of hundreds of Cognitive Biases (https://safetyrisk.net/20-cognitive-biases-that-affect-risk-decision-making/; … [Read more...] about How to Create an Illusion of Control
20 Cognitive Biases That Affect Risk Decision Making
20 Cognitive Biases That Affect Risk Decision Making Republished by request Thanks to Rob Long for sharing this – originally published here on Business Insider. Ever wondered why your decisions, risk assessments and incident investigations are not as objective as you may think? Rob Long defines … [Read more...] about 20 Cognitive Biases That Affect Risk Decision Making
10 Fun Facts–Cognitive Bias
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