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Consult 5 Different People

“Consult 5 Different People” is a short 60-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Administrative domain. Before big decisions, consult 5 from varied lenses (expertise, age, culture, bias). It draws on Diverse Network / Group Decision Quality. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Before big decisions, consult 5 from varied lenses (expertise, age, culture, bias).

60 min Intermediate

Goal

Replace echo-chamber (3 same-minded friends) with truly diverse counsel.

Steps

1

Pick 5: 1 expert, 1 beginner, 1 contrarian, 1 from a different culture, 1 who cares.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You hear 1-2 points your natural circle never raises.

Evidence base

School: Diverse Network / Group Decision Quality

Founders: Scott Page · Cass Sunstein (2007)

Scott Page — The Difference (2007) on value of diversity in decisions; Sunstein — Wiser (2015) against echo chambers.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Consult 5 Different People" take?

This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced solo in a Social format.

When will I notice the effect of "Consult 5 Different People"?

You hear 1-2 points your natural circle never raises. In the short term: After 3 consultations, you build a life-decision advisor network.

Is "Consult 5 Different People" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Diverse Network / Group Decision Quality (Scott Page, Cass Sunstein (2007)). Scott Page — The Difference (2007) on value of diversity in decisions; Sunstein — Wiser (2015) against echo chambers.

Is "Consult 5 Different People" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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