The more complex the situation is, the more different approaches and role gaming is needed to reach for in-depth understanding. Being objective is not only a cognitive skill, but also a deep cultural thing.
Types of assumptions
-Unrecognized assumptions happen automatically, without realizing it.
-Unstated assumptions are never clearly communicated.
-Unquestioned assumptions are accepted without challenge, often through groupthink.
-Naive assumptions come from oversimplified thinking.
-Pragmatic assumptions are treated as useful for a purpose, even if not literally proven.
-Productive assumptions help to encourage good behavior or progress.
-Unproductive assumptions reduce quality, motivation, or results.
Making sound judgment: Sound judgment means objectively assessing a situation with the relevant information and applying experience to reach a decision. To improve it, gather diverse perspectives, communicate with trusted people, and challenge your own blind spots before deciding. It also helps to ask: “What am I assuming?”, “What evidence do I have?”, and “What could prove me wrong?”.
Simple decision check
-Separate facts from assumptions.
-Identify which assumptions are risky.
-Look for missing information or alternative explanations.
-Ask someone with a different perspective.
-Decide based on evidence, not convenience.
A useful example: if a manager assumes a quiet employee is disengaged, that is a naive assumption; a sound judgment would be to check performance evidence and have a conversation before concluding
When we only want to see things from our own point of view, see what we want to see, or hear what we want to hear, often we miss the point of being objective. So it’s always important to scrutinize assumptions and make logical reasonings. The more complex the situation is, the more different approaches and role gaming is needed to reach for in-depth understanding. Being objective is not only a cognitive skill, but also a deep cultural thing.
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