#82 - A Framework for Analysts to Challenge Biases and Expand Perspectives
Lisema Matsietsi CDFA, PD(SA), M.Inst.D, MCom
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Editors Note by Lisema Matsietsi
The Unimaginable Model is a powerful framework that allows analysts to challenge their biases and broaden their perspectives. Why? It categorises beliefs and assumptions into four distinct quadrants—Imaginable and Provable, Unimaginable but Provable, Unimaginable and Unprovable, and Imaginable but Unprovable. This framework helps analysts uncover new insights and ensures that their recommendations are well-balanced and well-founded. As analysts, it's important to question our deeply held beliefs and assumptions and maintain a mindset open to both data-driven and imaginative approaches. By using the Unimaginable Model, we can navigate the complexities of analysis more effectively, leading to more informed and innovative decisions. Let us meet again this coming Monday for another Weekly Analyst edition. Stay blessed
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The Unimaginable Model: A Framework for Analysts to Challenge Biases and Expand Perspectives
Are you thinking about a Framework for Analysts to Challenge Biases and Expand Perspectives? As analysts, our beliefs and biases significantly shape our recommendations and insights. Often, we unconsciously lean towards familiar metrics and frameworks, potentially limiting our ability to provide balanced views. The Unimaginable Model is a simple yet powerful tool to help us identify and challenge these biases. We can uncover new insights and make more informed decisions by categorising our beliefs and assumptions into four quadrants based on their imaginability and probability... Read More
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6 个月Intriguing framework for broadening analytical thinking. Practical application examples?