Bias Mitigation Map

Changing direction when needed

Project symptoms of struggling to change direction when needed include:

  • Choosing the first and best solution proposal, and failing to turn attention to other solutions.
  • Conceptualizing a solution that feels safe, but is not really viable or meets criteria for innovation.
  • Conceptualizing a solution that becomes too complex for the user or for the system to be implemented in.

Examples of underlying biases to be aware of:

Bias Prompt Cards

Flow Chart

Unsure if you need to engage in these activities or not?

Do you have a clear understanding of the underlying root of cause to solve your problem?

No Check out the recommended activity below:

Yes Please continue to the next question!

Have you mapped what requirements and criteria a good solution should include?

No Check out the recommended activity below:

Yes Please continue to the next question!

Have you fairly compared different solution proposals?

No Check out the recommended activity below:

Yes Please continue to the next question!