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Expand Your NDM Library with Key Books
Looking for new books to add to your summer NDM reading list? Don't miss out on a few exciting book deals from two of our own, Gary Klein and Laura Militello!
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Oblivious
Many talented scientists had the data needed to make sense of DNA, yet none recognized the insight that Watson and Crick eventually assembled. Gary Klein examines why leading researchers missed a breakthrough in plain sight and what their failures reveal about barriers to insight.
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The Untapped Power of Storytelling in High-Reliability Organizations
An anecdote circle at a refinery revealed what many organizations overlook: storytelling is a powerful and underused tool for strengthening judgment, safety, and learning across a workforce.
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RPD: A Memoir
John F. Schmitt recounts how the Recognition-Primed Decision model validated his instincts, reshaped his understanding of battlefield command, and helped inform Marine Corps doctrine.
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Fixation & Indecision: The Two Traps of Sensemaking
Effective decision-making starts with the ability to recognize when your own mind is getting in the way.
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A Primer on Recognition Primed Decision-Making (RPD)
Experts don’t compare a list of options—they recognize patterns, simulate outcomes, and act quickly, which is why the RPD model emphasizes experience-based intuition instead of teaching abstract decision theory.
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Save the Date: NDM 2026 at the University of Virginia – Submit Your Proposal Now!
Join us in Charlottesville, VA, for the 18th International Conference on Naturalistic Decision Making, June 22–26, 2026.
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ShadowBox Courses Now Available on Udemy!
ShadowBox courses are now on Udemy, giving you flexible, global access to our research-backed training in decision-making and expert performance—anytime, anywhere.
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Introducing Warfighters – A New Substack Series from ShadowBox
We’re excited to launch ShadowBox Decision Games: Warfighters, a new Substack series built to challenge you to think fast, make tough calls, and defend your decisions through Tactical Decision Games.
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Are You Killing Innovation Without Realizing It?
Many organizations claim to embrace innovation, yet their focus on reducing errors and increasing efficiency can unknowingly suppress valuable insights.
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Why Insights Feel Like Magic – and How to Have More of Them
Insights are more than just moments of clarity and inspiration; they stem from shifting how we frame problems and recognize what truly matters. Learn how to train yourself to have more of them.