Assumptions
10/10/07 22:55
The old adage "know thy self" has been more important than ever as I move through projects and see how our bias holds sway on the way we begin a project.
A quote out of context I have come to love from the book Nickel and Dimed is "like certain laws of physics starting place matters." And so it does.
Where do we begin? What are my assumptions about the project topic I am about to start working on?
If I were starting a project about health care I might write down my assumptions about doctors, nurses, insurance, etc. This will help me not only identify and discuss my own bias with my teammate but also help us all to better navigate our bias.