Bias Mitigation Map

Creating an innovative solution

Project symptoms of struggling to create an innovative solution include:

  • Relying on easily available concepts or technologies.
  • Sticking to familiar, well-known ideas because of emotional attachment or comfort.
  • Choosing a solution that is perceived ‘safe’ within the group, without being as good or pioneering as possible.

Examples of underlying biases to be aware of:

Emotional Bias
Stereotyping Bias
Curse of Knowledge Bias

Bias Prompt Cards

Flow Chart

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

Have you done any ideation sessions other than brainstorming?

No Check out the recommended activity below:

Yes Please continue to the next question!

Have you explored solutions made for different types of users?

No Check out the recommended activity below:

Yes Please continue to the next question!

Are you confident that you have identified the root cause of the problem? Are you looking at the problem differently than others who have tried to solve it?

No Check out the recommended activity below:

Yes Please continue to the next question!