Project review meetings can be enriched by asking 'Has anything happened in the last 3 months that surprised you?' because surprises in complex situations indicate that mental models need updating; absence of surprises in a wicked problem is concerning rather than reassuring.

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Gary Klein

Evidence Quote

Has anything happened in the last 3 months that has surprised you? And if you say, 'No, no, nothing nothing has surprised me.' You don't have to worry. That's when you have to worry.

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Insights for Making Better Decisions | Gary Klein | Knowledge Project 144The Knowledge Project Podcast
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:47:10 AM

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