Decisions and psychology are relevant to most people, and in recent years I have given hundreds of lectures on the subject.
Clients have included KRIPOS, DNB, Equinor, and the Supreme Court of Norway.
To spark curiosity and tailor the content, I send a survey to the participants ahead of the talk. The lectures are firmly grounded in research, but presented with a good dose of humor.
Below are examples of lectures I give frequently. Tailoring is also possible.
On the forces governing your judgments and how to tame them
Our brain is designed to keep us alive. To achieve that, it takes shortcuts we don't notice. Shortcuts are nice, but they also lead to grave errors - both when we decide alone and in groups. International research is full of examples of the traps we fall into.
On artificial intelligence and natural stupidity
Artificial intelligence can help us take better decisions – but it can also amplify our weaknesses. This talk explores opportunities and pitfalls in using AI in assessments and decision-making processes.
On the traps we fall into when collaborating and how to avoid them
Groups can be fantastic – and terrible – at making decisions. I show how group dynamics can lead to disastrous decisions – and what you can do to avoid them.
On communication traps and how to get your message across
Despite good intentions, communication often ends in misunderstandings. Why? It's about our brain and how it works.
Why we aren't always our own best advisors
We all want to be well. Yet we often make choices that don't make us happier. Research gives clear answers: We overestimate what will make us happy.
On difficult changes and what makes them easier
“Laziness is built deep into our nature” says Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman. Humans are creatures of habit.
The art of understanding and handling risk better
We think we make rational choices – especially regarding risk. Yet we underestimate real dangers and let ourselves be scared by what rarely happens.
How bias, noise, and chance affect assessments
Every year thousands of important decisions are made based on applications. But how sure are we that our processing leads to the right decisions?
Some of the clients I have had the pleasure of working for. Contact me for references.
