Section 1 - Instruction

You've learned about the most common leadership biases and identified your own patterns. Now let's practice recognizing these biases in real engineering management scenarios.

Engagement Message

Can you spot the hidden biases in technical decision-making?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

An engineering manager reads positive feedback about a microservices architecture they championed, but dismisses concerns about increased complexity as "people who don't understand modern development." This demonstrates:

A. Confirmation bias - seeking information that supports existing beliefs B. Halo effect - assuming one positive trait means everything is positive C. Recency bias - overweighting recent events D. Attribution bias - explaining failures differently than successes

Suggested Answers

  • A - Correct
  • B
  • C
  • D
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Swipe each scenario left or right based on whether it shows the Halo Effect or Horns Effect:

Labels

  • Left Label: Halo Effect
  • Right Label: Horns Effect

Left Label Items

  • Strong coder promoted to tech lead
  • Algorithm expert leads architecture
  • Top performer gets complex projects

Right Label Items

  • One bug colors entire code review
  • Missed deadline affects all ratings
  • Production issue taints all work
Section 4 - Practice

Type

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