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Level Up Your CAB: Avoiding These 5 Common Pitfalls for Powerful Insights

by Anthony VadeAnthony Vade, Business Transformation, Experiences and Events May 9, 2025September 16, 2025No Comments

Client Advisory Boards (CABs) offer a goldmine of insights, providing a direct line to your customers’ needs, challenges, and aspirations. When done right, they can fuel innovation, strengthen relationships, and validate your strategic direction. However, many companies unknowingly stumble into common pitfalls that limit the effectiveness of their CABs, turning potential breakthroughs into lukewarm discussions. …

The Power of Pause

by Anthony VadeAnthony Vade, The Thinking Blog March 30, 2025September 16, 2025No Comments

Why Reflection Time is Your Secret Weapon for Change and Innovation You’re rolling through a hectic workday, juggling multiple projects, answering emails, and trying to keep up with the latest industry trends. Sound familiar? In our fast-paced business world, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of activity and forget about one of …

The Cluster Illusion

by Anthony VadeAnthony Vade, The Thinking Blog March 25, 2025September 16, 2025No Comments

A Mirage in the Desert of Data Ever looked at a piece of toast and seen the face of Elvis? Or perhaps you’ve stared at the clouds and seen a rabbit, dragon, a castle, or your Aunt Mildred’s poodle? This is a classic example of the Cluster Illusion, a cognitive bias that leads us to …

The Paradox of Choice

by Anthony VadeAnthony Vade, The Thinking Blog March 20, 2025September 16, 2025No Comments

What should we watch on TV Tonight? You all know of the expression and might have even felt the “kid in a candy store” feeling, eyes wide and heart racing, only to be paralyzed by the sheer number of delicious options in front of you. Before you start acting crazy, gobbling all the candy in …

The Gambler’s Fallacy

by Anthony VadeAnthony Vade, The Thinking Blog March 12, 2025September 16, 2025No Comments

A Risky Bet for Business and Team Performance Today, we’re placing our bets on the Gambler’s Fallacy. Now, we all know that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, but let’s face it, the only thing that usually stays in Vegas is your money! So, before you start dreaming of hitting the jackpot on the …

The Fundamental Attribution Error

by Anthony VadeAnthony Vade, The Thinking Blog March 8, 2025September 16, 2025No Comments

A Cognitive Bias We All Share Today, we’re exploring the Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE), a cognitive bias that influences how we perceive others’ actions. The Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE) is a pervasive and universal phenomenon affecting everyone. It’s deeply ingrained in our cognitive processing, constantly influencing how we perceive and interpret the actions of others. …

The Zeigarnik Effect

by Anthony VadeAnthony Vade, The Thinking Blog March 6, 2025September 16, 2025No Comments

A Powerful Mental-Health Consideration for Business Teams Today, we’re diving into a fascinating psychological phenomenon that can significantly impact your teams’ success and personal lives: the Zeigarnik Effect. Usually, I would be “joking around” a little here during the opening. But, the profound impact on mental health associated with this topic makes me pause A …

Self-Serving Bias in Business

by Anthony VadeAnthony Vade, The Thinking Blog March 3, 2025September 16, 2025No Comments

“I did good; you did bad!” Welcome to the fascinating world of the Self-Serving Bias. This cognitive bias is like that friend who takes all the credit when a group project goes well but is the first to point fingers when things go south. In the business world, the invisible puppeteer makes individuals attribute their …

Harness Behavioural Economics for Transformative Experiences

by Anthony VadeAnthony Vade, Business Transformation March 1, 2025September 16, 2025No Comments

Event professionals are uniquely positioned to craft experiences leading to transformative moments for individuals and organisations. By learning and adopting behavioural economics methodologies, they can create events that entertain, engage and drive positive outcomes for businesses and the wider world. Understanding Transformative Experiences Transformative experiences are profound moments that can lead to significant personal or …

Survivorship Bias

by Anthony VadeAnthony Vade, The Thinking Blog February 28, 2025September 16, 2025No Comments

The Underestimated Pitfall in Decision-Making Today, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of another cognitive bias. Specifically, we will explore the often overlooked but incredibly impactful “Survivorship Bias.” So, grab your favourite cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s get our thinking caps on! What is Survivorship Bias? Survivorship Bias is a cognitive distortion …