Ladder of inference
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The Ladder of Inference is a tool that helps people understand their thought processes by making them aware of how they observe data, make assumptions and conclusions, and ultimately take action based on their beliefs. It works as a framework to analyze one's own thinking and better understand others by tracing thoughts back to their origins and opening up more mindful communication. Using the ladder can improve overall communication and foster more understanding between individuals and in workplace discussions.
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Ladder of inference
- 2. The Ladder of Inference is a tool to help you better understand how your mind is subconsciously thinking. It can help you to understand how and why you think as you do about an issue
- 3. Observe data and experiences. This is reality. Select data from what is observed Make assumptions based on the data selected Draw conclusions based upon assumptions Adopt Beliefs Take action in Beliefs
- 4. It makes people more aware of their thoughts and why they may be thinking the way they are Makes it easier to explain your thoughts to others Makes you more aware of how others may be thinking Opens up communication for others to be able to express their feelings in a more mindful way
- 5. Better communication overall Challenges employees to read into others thoughts or assumptions and how they came up with their conclusion More respectful way to approach others on their thought or beliefs to help better understand them