The brain is a fantastic organ comprising billions of nerves, and it creates a system of trillions of synapses in milliseconds. Our ability to process and synthesize information quickly is an asset that we likely take for granted. For example, you are doing it right now, as you speculate where this is going.
We can see situations, hear ideas, and take various information points and use our experiences, expertise, knowledge, and intuition to process data efficiently and quickly arrive at answers.
The same phenomenon is populated with our biases, assumptions, and prejudices. If we rely solely on our instinctual assessments, we are likely not fully appreciate the information we are processing.
If we want to improve, as individuals and organizations, it should be standard practice for us to ask ourselves how we process intelligence? Deliberation may take a few moments or minutes and provide a more vigorous decision, less impulsive and fraught with errors. Step back and assess the findings and conclusions you are making today.
