Evidence-Based Management Module 4 Appraise evidence from practitioners
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Dec 13, 2021 
Eric Barends, Managing Director at the Center for Evidence-Based Management, and Dr. Christina Rader, Associate Professor of Economics and Business, dive into the complexities of practitioner evidence. They highlight key biases like confirmation bias and outcome bias, stressing the importance of critical questioning. Eric outlines three criteria for assessing evidence reliability: experience volume, objective feedback, and stable environments. The duo also discusses how to distinguish evidence from opinion to improve decision-making in dynamic work settings.
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Biases Are Predictive Energy-Savers
- Our brains use bias as energy-saving prediction tools, so bias isn't always negative.
- Unconscious biases often help in urgent situations but mislead in complex managerial decisions.
Probe Thought, Don't Name 'Bias' Directly
- Avoid starting by accusing people of being biased; name specific tendencies instead.
- Ask exploratory questions to uncover reasoning rather than labeling someone's view as bias.
Three Key Biases To Watch First
- Three practical biases to watch for are patternicity, confirmation bias, and group conformity.
- Keeping these three in mind helps spot faulty causal assumptions and social pressure in organizations.
