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Fresh Eyes - How Anchoring Bias, Bandwagon Effect, Status Quo Bias, and Uniqueness Bias Interact When Joining New Groups
Dec 1, 2023
The podcast explores the challenges of joining a new team and the importance of finding your own 'weathervane.' They discuss the anchoring effect, bandwagon effect, uniqueness bias, and status quo bias, and how these biases interact when joining new groups. The chapter also emphasizes the need to recognize biases and opportunities, approach teams with curiosity and observation, and consider alternative approaches for improved code quality.
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- New hires have the opportunity to bring fresh eyes and identify areas of pressure and problems within the organization.
- Being aware of biases like uniqueness bias and status quo bias allows new hires to challenge existing beliefs and suggest improvements for team growth.
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Starting a new job or joining a new group presents an opportunity to bring fresh eyes to the situation. The anchoring effect, influenced by first impressions, and the bandwagon effect, caused by prevailing opinions, create pressures for alignment. As a new hire, you can identify areas of pressure and problems within the organization.
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