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i2 Insights: Reflection Skills

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Get a random reflection prompt, a quick action to try today, or a "this or that" dilemma to see how you compare to others. Each one takes 30 seconds and is based on the i2 skills framework.

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After a mistake, do you tend to…

Something you tried didn’t work. What is your natural response?

Moving on shows resilience. Reflecting shows wisdom. But here's the thing: without reflection, you're likely to repeat the same mistake faster. The most adaptive people move on — but only after they've extracted the lesson.

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When a project is struggling, do you…

A project you’ve invested months in isn’t delivering results. What do you do?

Persistence is a strength — until it becomes stubbornness. The ability to reframe a problem is one of the highest-value skills in innovation. Often the issue isn't the solution; it's that you're solving the wrong problem.

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Sit With the Mess

When you feel the urge to tidy up ambiguous data or force a conclusion, stop. Write down what you don’t know yet. Carry that list for 24 hours before trying to resolve it.

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Cut to What Counts

Look at your current to-do list. Cross out everything that’s urgent but not important. What’s left? That’s where your attention should go.

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Catch Your Default

Before making a decision, pause and ask: “Am I choosing this because it’s the best option, or because it’s the most familiar?” Write down one bias that might be at play.

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Hold the Tension a Little Longer

When your team starts gravitating toward a “good enough” compromise, ask: “Are we settling, or are we solving?” Give the real tension five more minutes before resolving it.

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Hold Your First Instinct Lightly

When you feel drawn to a solution in the first 5 minutes of a discussion, write it on a sticky note — then set it aside. Spend the next 15 minutes exploring at least two alternatives before you look at it again.

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