Posts tagged "Cognitive Bias"

In the dynamic world of product development, decisions are made constantly – some trivial, many highly consequential. Your effectiveness as a product leader, or indeed, in any responsible role, is directly determined by the quality and effectiveness of the decisions you make and execute. These decisions, particularly regarding product roadmaps, have far-reaching consequences on resource allocation, budget management, and go-to-market planning. Therefore, it is essential to continually refine the decision-making process within an organization. Understanding...

When you're deeply involved in building products, whether you're dreaming up new features or refining existing ones, there's a sneaky little thing that can derail even the most well-intentioned efforts: confirmation bias. It’s a natural human tendency. You get an idea, you form a belief, and suddenly, your brain starts looking for evidence to prove you right. It's like putting on a special pair of glasses that only lets you see what confirms your existing...