A632.3.4.RB_StevensEric
Shoemaker and Russo discuss the hazards associated
with "frame blindness" and how to guard against it. Discuss
three ways you can avoid "framing traps" and provide a
detailed example of each from your life experience. Could you
have framed each situation differently? What did the exercise teach you about
complex decision-making? What additional tools or "frames" would've
helped you through the process? How much "risk" do you feel was in
your recommendation? What did you learn about yourself through this exercise?
When I look at the frame blindness that I have experienced
throughout my life I can see the mistakes that I have made in the past. The
illusion of completeness is the first one that I have come across in my
personal decision making. The thought that I had all the available information
and the picture was clear is a mistake that I have made in more than one case. The
idea that the information that I had was the gospel and the information was
only one part of the problem has come up several times. In one example I thought
I was making the correct decision on a case and I was sure that I had all the necessary
information to make an informed decision was wrong. The second part of the
problem surfaced and I quickly realized that I had made a mistake but the
mistake had caused an arrest that should have never occurred. I had to reveal
the mistake which cost a lot of problems for me for the next six months.
I could have looked at the issue from a neutral standpoint
which I should have done but I had already made the mistake and the decision.
The exercise taught me to think of all possible variables and not to discount
all options. The hindsight approach would
have been the correct response but it was a very valuable lesson learned. If I would
have looked at the peer review and allowed the input from more of a neutral
party to assist me in the investigation this issue may have been avoided.
I had a lot of risks in my decision where it cost this party
their freedom for an extended period of time. The end result was the charges
were dropped but not after having an innocent person incarcerated for about 6
months while the slow wheels of justice turned.
I learned to slow down my thinking and to not to make a quick
decision on limited information. This was a life lesson in my professional life
that I have learned to transfer to my personal life and not be judgmental in my
decisions.
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