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Ladder of Inference

by Anna Warfield

The Ladder of Inference was designed by Chris Argyris, a leader in organizational learning. The ladder concept is all about the thinking process, about reasoning. Be aware of where you are on the ladder - it is best to avoid climbing too high too quickly. This tool is also useful for conflict resolution and making team decisions: come to conclusions and perform actions based on sound judgments and facts.




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True story of when my high school boyfriend made a comment on my mother's pie.

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  • Slide: 1
  • FACTS
  • Interesting!
  • Slide: 2
  • SELECTED FACTS
  • He called MY pie "interesting"
  • Slide: 3
  • MEANING
  • "Interesting" =
  • Slide: 4
  • ASSUMPTIONS
  • He doesn't think my food is any good.
  • Slide: 5
  • CONCLUSIONS
  • He is insulting me!
  • Slide: 6
  • BELIEFS / ACTIONS
  • Slide: 7
  • FACTS
  • Interesting!
  • Slide: 8
  • MEANING
  • "Interesting" =
  • Slide: 9
  • SELECTED FACTS
  • MY boyfriend called Mom's pie "interesting"
  • Slide: 10
  • ASSUMPTIONS
  • Mom is proud of her food. She will be mad.
  • Slide: 11
  • CONCLUSIONS
  • Mom will blame me for his behavior!
  • Slide: 12
  • BELIEFS / ACTIONS
  • Slide: 13
  • FACTS
  • Interesting!
  • Slide: 14
  • SELECTED FACTS
  • MY, he chose the word "interesting"
  • Slide: 15
  • MEANING
  • "Interesting" =
  • Slide: 16
  • ASSUMPTIONS
  • She will not like his reaction.
  • Slide: 17
  • CONCLUSIONS
  • It's sure getting "interesting" around here!
  • Slide: 18
  • BELIEFS / ACTIONS
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