{"id":779,"date":"2020-08-05T14:06:46","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T14:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centresupport.com.au\/victorianchildcarecentre\/2020\/08\/06\/challenge-your-assumptions-and-become-a-more-effective-leader\/"},"modified":"2020-08-11T12:39:24","modified_gmt":"2020-08-11T12:39:24","slug":"challenge-your-assumptions-and-become-a-more-effective-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centresupport.com.au\/victorianchildcarecentre\/2020\/08\/05\/challenge-your-assumptions-and-become-a-more-effective-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenge your assumptions and become a more effective leader"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row el_class=”bg-section1 leadership-posts”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]When you learn to check out your assumptions, you\u2019ll also be amazed at how differently you see other people and how much more competent and compassionate you become in your everyday dealings \u2013 a very important skills for all leaders.<\/p>\n

An assumption is something taken for granted. It\u2019s like a belief where something is taken as true, even though it\u2019s not known for certain that it\u2019s true. While beliefs are usually broad and far reaching, assumptions can be specific to a particular situation. We\u2019re often not aware of the assumptions we\u2019re operating under in a given situation.<\/p>\n

Take an example involving two educators: Liz invites Alison out for a fun Friday night drink with her other friends. Alison politely refuses. Liz might accept Alison\u2019s refusal at face value, or she might assume any number of things, for example that Alison doesn\u2019t like her other friends, that Alison\u2019s busy, or that Alison doesn\u2019t like her. Whatever Liz\u2019s assumption is, it will more than likely affect what she does next.<\/p>\n

If Liz assumes Alison doesn\u2019t like her friends, Liz might suggest anther time where they won\u2019t be present.If Liz assumes Alison is busy she might leave her alone for now and ask her out again another time.If Liz assumes Alison doesn\u2019t like her, she might feel hurt and never talk to her again.<\/p>\n

What happens when your assumption is wrong? Sometimes it\u2019s harmless enough, but too often acting on an inaccurate assumption sets off a chain of events that causes problems, misunderstandings, wasted time and bad feelings. The ramifications, usually negative ones, can last far into the future. Acting on assumptions leaves people \u2018in the dark\u2019 instead of \u2018in the know.\u2019 And being \u2018in the dark\u2019 is not where you ever want to be.<\/p>\n

Your challenge is to learn to notice when your action or reaction is the result of an assumption you\u2019ve made – and then be willing to find out if your assumption is correct. Learn to tell the difference between what you assume to be true and what you know to be true. You\u2019ll be amazed at how often your assumptions areincorrect.<\/p>\n

In this section we\u2019ll consider a real situation to help you become aware of your assumptions.\u00a0 Think of a situation where you made a significant decision. A recent decision works best so that you can recall the situation clearly.<\/p>\n

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Consider your responses to the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. Briefly describe a decision you made and the circumstances surrounding it.<\/li>\n
  2. As you reflect on these, identify the assumptions you held and how they affected your thinking, feelings and behavior.<\/li>\n
  3. Identify the main subject of this decision or situation.<\/li>\n
  4. Identify all the assumptions you have about this subject.<\/li>\n
  5. Who else was involved in the decision? If no-one else was involved, think of another person(s) you know who is interested in this subject. List their name(s).<\/li>\n
  6. What do you think this person\u2019s assumptions are about the same subject? List them.<\/li>\n
  7. Have a conversation with this person to discuss your assumptions with one another.<\/li>\n
  8. Re-read your original description of the decision. Did the discussions with others change your perceptions of the situation? How?<\/li>\n
  9. What did you learn about yourself?<\/li>\n
  10. How will this new information affect how you think, feel and act in the future?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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