Before a joint project between different teams, hold a "hidden assumptions" session surfacing mutual stereotypes between departments before they sabotage collaboration.

You assume what others think of you — but never asked.

Before any big decision, write 5 assumptions you relied on — test the weakest.

Invent at least three plausible reasons for a behavior that upset you, before you judge.

Before judging intent, call and ask — avoid 80% of misunderstandings.

Draw a logical chain: inputs → activities → outputs → outcomes → long-term impact.