The Middle Manager's Survival Guide

12 - Don't sabotage your success—neutralize your blind spots


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  • How does intellectual vitality enable middle managers to navigate unpredictable and changing environments?
  • In what ways do cognitive biases negatively impact organizational decision making and performance?
  • What specific strategies can leaders implement to overcome individual and collective thinking traps?

A chapter (pp.104-108) of my book is discussed by two AI personas. Find below the summary of the text. Enjoy!

Chapter summary: In her guide for managers, Cécile Demailly explores how to maintain intellectual vitality by navigating the complex world of cognitive biases. The text highlights frequent mental traps like the sunk cost fallacy and groupthink, which often lead to poor corporate decisions and institutional failure. To counter these unconscious habits, the author emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and acknowledging one’s own ignorance. She suggests that leaders should foster collective intelligence by encouraging diverse viewpoints and questioning existing assumptions rather than relying on intuition. Ultimately, the author provides a framework for making sustainable decisions by prioritizing curiosity and adaptability over rigid, linear thinking.

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The Middle Manager's Survival GuideBy Cecile Demailly