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The Einstellung effect - How familiarity can blind us from better solutions📈💡 Today, I learned about a fascinating cognitive bias that has the potential to impact our problem-solving abilities - the Einstellung effect. During the session led by Mohan Karunanidhi as a part of this week's Synergize, I gained valuable insights on how our familiarity with certain solutions can sometimes blind us from better approaches. The session included a fun game - the water jug problem - where we had to find a solution to measure a specific amount of water using three jugs of different capacities. My team and I were able to discover a two-step solution in the last level of the game, which earned us a box of chocolates! However, some of our attempts were influenced by the Einstellung effect. We were fixated on a familiar three-step solution, which had worked for similar problems in the past levels. It took a conscious effort to break free from this mindset and explore alternative approaches. Breaking free from the Einstellung effect: - Encourage diverse perspectives and ideas from your team. - Take a step back and re-evaluate the problem with fresh eyes. - Explore alternative solutions and approaches, even if they seem unconventional. - Embrace experimentation and learning from failure. This session was an eye-opener, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn something new. I'm excited to apply these insights to my work, and I encourage you to do the same! Share your experiences: Have you encountered the Einstellung effect in your work or personal projects? How did you overcome it? Let's discuss in the comments! Propel Technology Group Inc #Synergize #einstellung_effect #cognitive_bias #perspectives #problem_solving #critical_thinking #innovation #creativity #mental_set #fixed_mindset #grow