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6 bias
Bias Blind Spot
Having considered several important biases, it should be pointed out
that it is often easier to see biases in others, rather than yourself -
the Bias Blind Spot.
In one experiment conducted by psychologist Emily Pronin in the
US, 85% of people believed they were less biased than the average
American, with only one person believing they were more biased.
Clearly this does not add up.
This blind spot has serious implications for your business relationships. If you are not even
aware of your own biases, and their influence on you, then you are unlikely to take action
to mitigate their harmful effects.
What you can do
• Try to be more conscious of how you approach decisions.
• Ask others for feedback on how you tend to behave.
• Complete the Octagon™ Behavioral Questionnaire (see section 16)
and consider the feedback.
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