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| Mis information or myth-conceptions
will kill an action faster than anything. |
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If you tell decisionmakers only what you think they
wants to hear, they won't know the emperor is naked.
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Myth-conceptions are probably the largest
hurdles in the decision process. These are false or misleading
beliefs, data, or opinions that participants hold and act on.
Myth-conceptions about the decision process include:
- " Change is only temporary,
and we can return to our old ways soon."
- "All agendas are detrimental
and secretive."
- "Power politics control decisions and ignore technical
realities."
- " Policy changes on a whim."
Participants may not get involved because they may think
that their participation won't matter. They may attempt to skew
analyses because they believe this is the way to counter (or
support) politics or agendas. Discussing these concepts openly
will help foster the foundation of understanding needed for
an effective decision process. Second guessing about the reaction
of a decision maker or partner
based on mythtruths promotes false logic and often leads down
the wrong track. Decision makers rely on technical and professional
input to provide the best information to make a decison, not
the best-sounding information. You are not doing your job if
you rely on mythtruth to influence study results or findings.
People tend to jump to assumptions and make what they perceive
as pleasing statements to avoid conflict.
This can breed mythtruths and destroy credibility.
People will remember who dragged them into the bramble bush
while pretending to smell roses. |
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