Disconfirmation bias in leadership: How to avoid strategic blind spots
TL;DR: Disconfirmation bias—the tendency to undervalue evidence that contradicts our beliefs—can derail executive decision-making. Leaders who actively seek and engage with opposing viewpoints make more resilient strategic choices. What is disconfirmation bias? Disconfirmation bias is the cognitive tendency to dismiss or undervalue information that challenges our existing beliefs, assumptions, or strategic direction. In leadership, it … Read more