Description

In the previous episode, we talked about “Impostor Syndrome”. The Dunning-Kruger effect is the other side of the coin when people have more confidence than awareness of their true capabilities.

Every person is faced with this situation in one way or another. It is inevitable. But most probably you didn't have a conscience about it.

Having “Dunning-Krugers” on our teams is something we can not avoid. It will be a tough challenge but one that is not impossible to undertake.

Key Points

• Don’t dictate, don’t point fingers, instead coach them
• Use as many measurable performance standards as possible.
• Encourage the debate to overcome divergence.
• Any team must have a true senior.
• Keep asking questions, keep probing, and keep the discussion flowing

Resources Mentioned

Unskilled and Unaware of It: How Difficulties in Recognizing One's Own Incompetence Lead to Inflated Self-Assessments - David Dunning & Justin Kruger

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