Confirmation Bias is people's tendency to process information by looking for, or interpreting, information that is consistent with their existing beliefs.
This biased approach to decision making is largely unintentional, and it results in a person ignoring information that is inconsistent with their beliefs.
“Confirmation bias will create more unresolvable conflict in the workplace and remote work only activates more of it.” - Coach Sgro
Noteworthy examples of the impacts of confirmation boas for individuals or groups.
Organizations and companies doing a SWOT anaysis should be placing this in both the WEAKNESS and THREAT categories because it is both an internal risk factor and external, as it relates to stakeholders, vendors, clients, customers, etc.
The most effective solution is leveling up your individual emotional intelligence and then to do the same for your teams.
