The Premortem: A Proactive Strategy For Decision-Making

THE PREMORTEM

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A PROACTIVE STRATEGY FOR DECISION-MAKING

(PSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIOR)

WRITTEN BY: CAMBRIDGE REVIEW PUBLISHING

ABOUT THIS BOOK

This book has been crafted by integrating the insights and expertise of numerous renowned international specialists in the field. Rather than relying on a single or average source, it draws from a rich combination of premium, authoritative perspectives, ensuring that readers gain access to the highest quality knowledge available.

CONTENT:

The Pervasiveness Of Overconfidence In Judgment

The Dual Systems Of Thought: Fast And Slow Thinking

The "What You See Is All There Is" (Wysiati) Principle

Jumping To Conclusions: Efficiency And Its Risks

The Narrative Fallacy: Constructing Coherent, But Flawed, Stories

The Halo Effect: Exaggerating Consistency In Evaluations

Hindsight And Outcome Biases: The Illusion Of Predictability

The Planning Fallacy: Why Our Forecasts Are Overly Optimistic

The Inside And Outside Views: A Critical Distinction In Forecasting

Cognitive Ease And Strain: Signals From System 1

Heuristics And Biases: The Shortcut Tendencies Of Intuitive Judgment

The Stubbornness Of Optimism: Why Training Alone Fails

The Premortem: A Proactive Defense Against Failure

Unleashing Doubt And Overcoming Groupthink Through Premortem

Thinking Better: Integrating Skepticism And Intuition For Smarter Decisions

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Release date

Ebook: August 30, 2025