Alex Schladebeck presented the concept of leadership observability at the OOP conference, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection in decision-making. By observing her own thought processes, using tools like mind maps, and asking critical questions about her assumptions and context, she has been able to clarify her decisions, support her team, and promote understanding. Leadership observability not only helps in recognizing biases but also in teaching others how to approach their own decision-making with a structured mindset.
Leadership observability is treating oneself as the system that is under observation, enabling leaders to reflect on their thoughts and decisions effectively.
It's better if we're able to take a step back and get explicit about how we got to that gut feeling, allowing for better decision-making.
I had a colleague who had to decide which of their team to put forward for a customer project, and I shared my context of assessing.
Leaders should narrate their thoughts to their teams, asking reflective questions to clarify their assumptions, contexts, and decision-making processes.
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