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Ladder of Inference

CO2

Organizational psychologist Chris Argyris, a Harvard professor, uses what he calls the “ Ladder of Inference ” to explain how we take actions based upon beliefs–and how our beliefs, in turn, lead us to select observational data. Is this the best course of action or just the one that feels most familiar? Is this true?

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Ladder of Inference

CO2

Organizational psychologist Chris Argyris, a Harvard professor, uses what he calls the “ Ladder of Inference ” to explain how we take actions based upon beliefs–and how our beliefs, in turn, lead us to select observational data. Is this the best course of action or just the one that feels most familiar? Is this true?

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28 Leadership Development Recommendations for your Individual Development Plan

Great Leadership By Dan

is not always about courses, learning is as much about listening and watching to how people are reacting to you. Lisa Kohn , from The Thoughtful Leaders Blog , says “ONE THING every leader should have in their IDP – an understanding of Chris Argyris'' Ladder of Inference. So my development tip is this.

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Why Smart People Struggle with Strategy

Harvard Business Review

The best strategists aren’t intimidated or paralyzed by uncertainty and ambiguity; they are creative enough to imagine possibilities that may or may not actually exist and are willing to try a course of action knowing full well that it will have to be tweaked or even overhauled entirely as events unfold.

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