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🎯 Here are some key takeaways:
Be aware of the bias towards the unusual
Your team might naturally remember and talk more about strange ideas than normal ones. Try to give all ideas a fair chance, no matter how ordinary or unusual they seem.
This can effect employee reviews
The Bizarreness Effect can influence performance evaluations, potentially favoring employees with unusual approaches. This might unintentionally bias against consistently good performers with less attention-grabbing styles.
Employ the "pattern interrupt"
In long talks, throw in something unexpected now and then. This could be changing your tone, asking a surprise question, or giving a weird example. These changes can wake up your audience and help them remember what you're saying.
Make sure everyone gets a chance
Remember that this effect might make people with unusual ideas stand out more. Make an effort to let all team members share their thoughts, whether their ideas are out-of-the-box or more traditional.
Keep things balanced
While adding surprising bits can be effective, don't go overboard. Make sure these unusual parts help explain your main points, not confuse people. Always keep your core message clear and easy to understand.
