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- What does it mean when someone always plays devil's advocate?
- Does playing Devil's advocate really help?
- What is the major weakness to using the devil's advocate approach?
- Is The Devil's advocate negative?
What does it mean when someone always plays devil's advocate?
If you play devil's advocate in a discussion or debate, you express an opinion which you may not agree with but which is very different from what other people have been saying, in order to make the argument more interesting.
Does playing Devil's advocate really help?
But, when done right, playing devil's advocate can not only help advance your own ideas, it can build trust and strengthen your relationship with colleagues and help you all reach a better solution to the problem at hand—all without actually being evil.
What is the major weakness to using the devil's advocate approach?
The major disadvantage is the reduction in group cohesiveness. The devil's advocacy decision-making technique is where an individual or a group is selected to become the critic in the proposed decision. The biggest strength to using the devil's advocate technique is the ability to prevent groupthink.
Is The Devil's advocate negative?
More often than not, the devil's advocate is seen as negative, but a good devil's advocate presents their challenging questions in a positive manner. Though the individual is presenting opposing or alternative views, the presentation should be to push the thought process not hinder it.
