Module introduction

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					Introduction
				
					Module introduction
				
					Module information
				
					About the author
				
					Module contents
				
					Pre-module test
				
					Section 1: Definitions and descriptions
				
					Section 2: Overconfidence in judgements
				
					Section 3: Intuitive (reflex) decision-making
				
					Section 4: Heuristic modes of thinking
				
					Section 5: Escalation of commitment
				
					Section 6: Biased groupthink
				
					Section 7: Emotional bias
				
					Section 8: Bias in analysing outcome
				
					Summary
				
					Appendix: optional exercise

Module introduction

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this module, we hope that you will be able to:

succinctly describe and define judgements, decisions and outcome

describe the seven areas of bias and understand potential solutions or prevention strategies

disseminate these ideas to your team or peer group constructively

be able to practise reflectively, including being able to discuss recent judgements, decisions and outcomes professionally with your line manager or peers.

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