A practical exploration of how teams can avoid the pitfalls of misremembered information, told through a revealing story of two confident leaders who remembered the same research differently—and were both wrong.
What happens when you're absolutely sure about something that never actually happened?
Picture this: A heated debate between two senior leaders, each absolutely certain about different user requirements. Both spoke with complete conviction. Both referenced the same research. And both were entirely wrong. This fascinating case study reveals how easily outside conversations and second-hand information can corrupt our original memories of research findings.
Our design team uncovered how these false memories developed through careful investigation: conversations with people outside the shop floor gradually replaced the actual research findings in our leaders' minds. The real breakthrough came when we returned to the source: hours of recorded interviews and detailed research notes that told a completely different story.
This episode unpacks how false information spreads through organizations, how it becomes "truth" through repetition, and most importantly, how to prevent it from happening on your team. You'll learn practical techniques for preserving accurate information and strategies for uncovering the truth when memories conflict.
To explore more about the Misinformation Effect, don’t miss the full article on the Cognition Catalog!
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Topics:
• 01:46 - The Story of Misinformation
• 03:11 - Understanding the Misinformation Effect
• 04:24 - Impact on Teams and Projects
• 05:12 - Strategies to Combat Misinformation
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