Confirmation Bias Challenge

Step 1: Setup

• Materials Needed: Flip charts, markers, scenario cards illustrating decision-making scenarios, "Rebel Unravel" cards highlighting confirmation bias and related biases, and feedback forms.
• Room Preparation: Arrange seating in a circle or around tables for group discussions and activities.

Step 2: Briefing Participants

• Explain the concept of confirmation bias and its implications for decision-making and problem-solving.
• Introduce the game's objective: to identify instances of confirmation bias in decision-making processes and develop strategies to mitigate its effects.

Step 3: Scenario Introduction

• Present teams with hypothetical decision-making scenarios where confirmation bias may come into play.

Step 4: Group Discussion

• Facilitate a group discussion where participants analyze the scenarios, identifying potential signs of confirmation bias in the decision-making process.

Step 5: Bias Identification

• Use the "Rebel Unravel" cards to highlight confirmation bias and other related biases that may be influencing the decision-making process.

Step 6: Strategy Development

• Teams brainstorm strategies to mitigate the effects of confirmation bias, such as seeking diverse perspectives, challenging assumptions, and considering alternative hypotheses.

Step 7: Implementation Planning

• Teams outline how they will implement their strategies in real-world decision-making scenarios, considering factors such as communication channels, timelines, and stakeholder involvement.

Step 8: Presentation Preparation

• Each team prepares a presentation outlining their analysis of confirmation bias in the given scenario and their proposed strategies to address it.

Step 9: Strategy Presentation

• Teams present their findings and strategies to the group, explaining their rationale and approach to mitigating confirmation bias.

Step 10: Peer Feedback

• After each presentation, teams provide feedback to one another, offering insights and suggestions for improvement.

Step 11: Expert Panel Review

• A panel of facilitators and invited experts evaluate each strategy based on its effectiveness, feasibility, and potential impact on decision-making processes.

Step 12: Winner Selection

• The winning team is selected based on the panel's evaluation and feedback from peers.

Step 13: Debriefing

• Facilitate a debrief session to discuss the strategies employed by each team and the implications of confirmation bias on decision-making.

Step 14: Reflection and Learning

• Encourage participants to reflect on the insights gained from the game and how they can apply them to their real-world decision-making processes.

Step 15: Feedback Collection

• Gather feedback from participants on the game's format, engagement level, and learning outcomes to inform future iterations.

Step 16: Follow-Up

• Follow up with participants to see how they have applied the strategies developed during the game in their decision-making practices.

Step 17: Celebrating Success

• Recognize and celebrate the winning team's achievement, as well as any notable contributions from other participants.

Step 18: Continued Practice

• Encourage ongoing awareness and mitigation of confirmation bias in decision-making through regular training, discussions, and reinforcement of strategies.

The Confirmation Bias Challenge provides teams with a structured framework to recognize, analyze, and address confirmation bias in decision-making processes, ultimately promoting more objective and evidence-based approaches to problem-solving and strategy development.