JUMP THE GUN​

Purpose: To examine how perception, incomplete information, and cultural narratives shape assumptions—and how pausing and choosing more generous interpretations can change outcomes.

Recommended session time: 30–60 minutes

Audience: Corporate leadership, managers, teams, educators

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize how assumptions form in real time with limited information

• Identify how framing, witnesses, and repetition shape belief

• Reflect on how media and social incentives reward quick conclusions

• Practice slowing down reactions and considering alternative explanations

• Apply these insights to leadership, conflict, and decision-making