

86. Dan Gardner (part two) - how boards get big things done
4 snips Sep 11, 2024
Dan Gardner, an international best-selling author known for his works on risk and organizational effectiveness, shares insights on making boards more effective. He discusses how modular thinking, akin to LEGO construction, can enhance project success. Gardner emphasizes the need to prioritize climate risk in board agendas and contrasts the roles of intuition and analytical thinking in decision-making. He also explores the psychological effects of heuristics on risk perception and highlights the importance of maintaining intellectual humility in governance.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Embracing Modularity for Project Success
04:27 • 3min
Navigating Climate Risks in Decision-Making
07:17 • 18min
Understanding the Availability Heuristic
25:18 • 9min
Anchoring in Compensation Decisions
33:52 • 4min
The Evolving Nature of Judgement and the Perils of Hubris
37:38 • 3min