Olivier Sibony Books
Olivier Sibony is a professor at HEC Paris and Oxford University. His research centers around minimizing the influence of cognitive biases on decision-making processes. In English, he has cowritten an article with Daniel Kahneman entitled “Before You Make That Big Decision.” He is also a coauthor of Cracked It! How to Solve Big Problems and Sell Solutions Like Top Strategy Consultants.
You’re About to Make a Terrible Mistake!
What's You’re About to Make a Terrible Mistake! about?
You’re About to Make a Terrible Mistake! (2020) deals with the negative but often predictable effects that cognitive biases have on high-stakes decisions. Far from claiming that biases can be eliminated altogether, it demonstrates how every decision is colored by bias and outlines specific techniques that’ll help you make more rational, fact-based business decisions.
Who should read You’re About to Make a Terrible Mistake! ?
- Businesspeople who have to make frequent decisions
- Anyone interested in business strategy and behavioral economics
- Fans of Daniel Kahneman or Malcolm Gladwell
Noise
What's Noise about?
Noise (2021) is an exploration into the chaotic and costly role that randomness plays in human judgment. By uncovering the mechanisms behind how our minds and societies work, the authors show how noise – unwanted variability in decisions – is both inescapable and elusive. We can, however, with a few solid strategies, make our judgments less noisy and our world fairer.
Who should read Noise?
- Behavioral economists, psychologists, CEOs, and students
- Anyone interested in how we make judgments and how those judgments shape society
- Anyone who cares about accuracy and fairness
Cracked it!
What's Cracked it! about?
Cracked it! (2018) offers you a toolbox for solving complex problems with speed and precision. Uncover how to apply methods from hypothesis-driven thinking to the Pyramid Principle, ensuring you tackle challenges effectively. Elevate your decision-making skills and become the go-to problem solver in your organization.
Who should read Cracked it!?
- MBA students learning problem-solving techniques
- Business executives seeking actionable strategies
- Consultants looking to sharpen skills