Correcting Misjudgment Mistakes — Overcoming The Tendency to MisjudgeWe've all made snap decisions only to discover we made a mistake. It is the tendency to misjudge. We've all been there. Unfortunately, these kinds of decisions can be costly. "Correcting misjudgment mistakes" saves time and money and mends broken relationships. Come and learn how.
It's easy to jump to conclusions. We often don't have all the information. Plus, we may hold preconceived notions that cloud our decision-making ability. These misconceptions lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and missed opportunities. We'll discuss why we misjudge and the misconceptions around judgment. Then, we'll give some recommendations addressing misjudgments in conversations.
Judging isn't bad. Judging is weighing what is known and accounting for the unknown to make the best decision. Making a choice when you have all the information about something is an informed decision. (1)
But we make most of the decisions without all the information. We make decisions based on the information we have within the time constraints needed to decide.
Let's say you are walking on a deserted dirt road. You come to a fork in the road. Do you turn right or left? If you are walking on an old dirt road without signs, you may have time to observe the surroundings. You may have time to recall memories about which road to take.
On the other hand, let's say you are in a car on a crowded freeway where cars are going 70 miles an hour. You must make a snap decision based on which lane you are in. You don't have time to ponder.