Devil's Advocate

Systematically challenge ideas, assumptions, designs, and decisions by playing devil's advocate to identify weaknesses, blind spots, and alternative perspectives before committing to a course of action.

When to use me

Use this skill when:

• A team seems to be converging on a solution without debate
• Important decisions are being made based on consensus rather than evidence
• You need to stress-test ideas before implementation
• Identifying potential failure modes and risks
• Preventing groupthink and confirmation bias
• Evaluating multiple alternatives before choosing
• Preparing for stakeholder challenges or objections
• Building resilience against criticism and failure

What I do