Truth Decay: Top 10 Reasons to Apply Skepticism and Doubt as a Project Manager

Truth Decay: Top 10 Reasons to Apply Skepticism and Doubt as a Project Manager

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Science

12th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the evolving nature of knowledge and the importance of skepticism. It highlights how doubt can be a powerful tool in various aspects of project management, including planning, delivery, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making. The speaker emphasizes the need to embrace doubt to manage stress and enhance wisdom, suggesting that doubt can lead to better outcomes by challenging assumptions and encouraging adaptability.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the reclassification of Pluto?

It was renamed to Apatosaurus.

It was found to be a comet.

It was redefined as a dwarf planet.

It was discovered to be a star.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the planning fallacy refer to?

The tendency to overestimate project costs.

The tendency to overestimate team capabilities.

The tendency to underestimate the time required for tasks.

The tendency to ignore stakeholder input.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Hofstadter's Law?

It states that projects always cost more than expected.

It states that tasks always take longer than expected.

It states that stakeholders are always right.

It states that risks are always underestimated.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of risk is associated with inherent uncertainty dictated by chance?

Epistemic risk

Strategic risk

Ontological risk

Aleatory risk

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you consider when a stakeholder is silent?

Silence does not necessarily mean agreement.

They may not have understood the discussion.

They are likely in disagreement.

They are likely in agreement.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step when encountering resistance to your ideas?

Seek approval from higher management.

Apply doubt and consider the opposing viewpoint.

Ignore the resistance.

Confront the resistance directly.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should managers handle excellent performance?

Criticize to maintain high standards.

Focus on minor flaws.

Celebrate and highlight the excellence.

Ignore it as expected behavior.

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