It'll Never Fly: Beat Confirmation Bias

It'll Never Fly: Beat Confirmation Bias

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Interactive Video

Business

12th Grade - University

Hard

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The video explores the phrase 'it'll never fly' in project management, highlighting the importance of testing, handling unforeseen events, avoiding confirmation bias, and the dangers of assumptions and overconfidence. It emphasizes the need for continuous learning and viewing projects with fresh perspectives to avoid project failures and crises.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical figure doubted the possibility of heavier-than-air flight?

Galileo Galilei

Lord Kelvin

Isaac Newton

Albert Einstein

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term is used to describe highly unpredictable and impactful events?

White Swan events

Black Swan events

Grey Swan events

Golden Swan events

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake project managers make when compiling status reports?

Confirmation bias

Relying on raw evidence

Ignoring deadlines

Overestimating budgets

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a better approach to compiling a status report?

Relying on assumptions

Using raw evidence

Ignoring data

Following expert opinions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can lead to crises in project management?

Constant learning

Effective communication

Overconfidence and unvalidated knowledge

Addressing small failures

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is most likely to be overconfident according to Philip Tetlock?

Beginners

Experts

Managers

Students

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mindset should project managers maintain to avoid overconfidence?

Manager's mindset

Beginner's mindset

Expert's mindset

Student's mindset