Assigning roles in a new project
Belbin's Nine Team Roles
Coordinator delegates based on team membersâ strengths (e.g., Specialist for technical expertise, Resource Investigator for external partnerships).
Similar Situations
10-10-10 Rule
Work Projects: Before taking on a new project at work, assess the workload and potential stress levels in the short, medium, and long term.
Wardley's Pioneers, Settlers & Town Planners
Project Management: Assigning pioneers to brainstorm, settlers to implement, and town planners to optimize processes improves project efficiency.
SWOT Analysis
Project Management: Before embarking on a project at work or home, a SWOT analysis can help in understanding the resources available, potential challenges, and ways to capitalize on opportunities.
Poggendorff Illusion
Art Appreciation: Analyzing the role of visual illusions in artwork to gain a deeper understanding of the artist's intentions.
Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect
Reading news articles: Being aware of the Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect can prompt individuals to critically evaluate news articles, regardless of the topic, and not just accept information at face value.
Bannister Effect
Learning a new skill: Believing that learning to play an instrument or pick up a new language is possible because others have done it, encourages you to try.
DunningâKruger Effect
Investing: New investors often believe they understand the market after a few wins, leading to overconfidence and losses. Awareness of the effect promotes cautious investing.
I, T, X-shaped skills
Project Management: X - Integrating knowledge from different domains ensures a holistic approach to project planning and execution.
Osborne Effect
Mobile app development: Releasing information about new app features or updates without causing a decline in current user engagement.
Pain vs Boredom Experiment
Creativity: Channeling boredom into inspiration for new ideas and projects.