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Ladder of Inference

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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. Bring cognitive diversity into the discussion to improve results.

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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. Bring cognitive diversity into the discussion to improve results.

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