Cognitive biases
Three-Perspective Planning Form
Three-Perspective Planning Form
Use this directive for clients who are stuck between a desired outcome and a concrete plan of action. It is effective for individuals who are either overwhelmed by possibilities or paralyzed by perceived obstacles. The form addresses the common tendency to conflate creative ideation with logistical planning, a cognitive habit that can stifle both processes and lead to inaction.
This form operates by deliberately separating distinct cognitive modes involved in goal attainment. It guides the individual through a structured sequence, allowing for expansive consideration of the goal before moving into an analytical framework. By isolating these functions, the process reduces the internal friction that stalls progress, helping the client produce a more robust and considered plan.
Three-Perspective Planning Form
Name: _________________________________________________ Defined Outcome/Goal: ________________________________________________________________________
Perspective 1: Brainstorming All possible ideas and solutions, without restriction or judgment:
Questions that arise from considering these possibilities:
Perspective 2: Planning The practical, sequential steps required to make an idea a reality:
Questions about timeline, resources, and implementation:
Perspective 3: Critique Potential weaknesses, obstacles, or missing components in the plan:
Questions that expose flaws or unexamined assumptions:
Integration & Refinement Creative solutions for the problems and weaknesses identified in the Critique perspective:
The revised action plan incorporating these solutions:
Subsequent Cycles Repeat the Brainstorming -> Planning -> Critique -> Integration sequence until the plan is robust. Use this space for additional cycles.
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