practiceskept
Practiceskept is a stance and practice philosophy centered on systematic skepticism toward conventional procedures within organizations. It emphasizes critical examination of routines, rituals, and standard operating procedures, with an aim to align practices with current evidence, risks, and value.
Etymology and scope: The term blends 'practice' and 'skeptical' and emerged in online professional communities in
Principles: At its core, practiceskept advocates continuous learning, transparent evaluation of outcomes, and willingness to abandon
Methods and tools: Common methods include post-implementation reviews, control-informed pilots, preregistration of process changes, metrics dashboards,
Applications and domains: In medicine, software development, education, manufacturing, and government, practiceskept can drive updates to
Criticism and challenges: Critics warn that excessive skepticism can slow decision-making or undermine morale if not
See also: critical thinking, evidence-based practice, quality assurance, process improvement.