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Leaders and Mental Models;Difficulty in Changing Assumptions

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Why is it so hard for people to change their assumptions? What are some specific reasons leaders need to be aware of their mental models?

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This solution discusses why it is difficult for people to change their assumptions and gives specific reasons leaders need to be aware of their mental models.

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It is hard for people to change their assumptions because each of us has developed a mental model to help us understand the world around us. These mental models are deeply ingrained and allow us to process the world around us without considering each and every item on a conscious level. Once these ...

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