How would you describe a person or a thing? We tend to use stamps, these are qualities we have associated with the subject in question. Humor, authenticity, reliability, and loyalty are few stamps usually assigned high priority on our radar when we scout strangers. For things, value for money, ROI, and maintainability are considered.
In the context of culture and communication, stamps can be accurate and adequate in many cases. When the team is cohesive, individuals being transparent, individuals who resist change or when conducting performance/annual reviews, interviews, or surveys.
Lack of objectivity, credulity or anchoring should be steered clear off, as these can lead to egregiously wrong stamps. "First impression is the best impression" appropriately describes anchoring, wherein this advice should be ignored. We default-to-truth, in spite of being presented with evidence contradicting the stamps of being trustworthy or skinflint. Thereby, having our trust broken or witness unexpected philanthropy in the least expectedly.
Furthermore, we need to recognize that we are viewed through the lens of stamps, which means an uphill battle as we try to improve/change. For example, having broken a promise, we may be stamped as unreliable. To flip such stamps, bolstered with confirmation bias and/or belief bias, a revised strategy is required.
For you to counter such biases, first introduce gauges. Gauges are built upon this concept of stamps to help us be more objective and build trust within teams. Rather than stating that you are trying to incorporate change, ask for help; ask the people around you to be on the lookout if you are sliding back into old habits. The nail to the coffin is to employ "Streaming Win"; it will highlight your renewed stamp and let the results do the talking.
Just keep in mind, you can't convince everyone, certain people will not flip a "no longer true" stamp of yours. This is out of your control and don't even try to control it.
In the context of culture and communication, stamps can be accurate and adequate in many cases. When the team is cohesive, individuals being transparent, individuals who resist change or when conducting performance/annual reviews, interviews, or surveys.
Lack of objectivity, credulity or anchoring should be steered clear off, as these can lead to egregiously wrong stamps. "First impression is the best impression" appropriately describes anchoring, wherein this advice should be ignored. We default-to-truth, in spite of being presented with evidence contradicting the stamps of being trustworthy or skinflint. Thereby, having our trust broken or witness unexpected philanthropy in the least expectedly.
Furthermore, we need to recognize that we are viewed through the lens of stamps, which means an uphill battle as we try to improve/change. For example, having broken a promise, we may be stamped as unreliable. To flip such stamps, bolstered with confirmation bias and/or belief bias, a revised strategy is required.
For you to counter such biases, first introduce gauges. Gauges are built upon this concept of stamps to help us be more objective and build trust within teams. Rather than stating that you are trying to incorporate change, ask for help; ask the people around you to be on the lookout if you are sliding back into old habits. The nail to the coffin is to employ "Streaming Win"; it will highlight your renewed stamp and let the results do the talking.
Just keep in mind, you can't convince everyone, certain people will not flip a "no longer true" stamp of yours. This is out of your control and don't even try to control it.
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