Impartiality is a subjective concept, which indicates the ability to know how to behave appropriately or correctly. Being impartial is a quality as complicated as it is exceptional to pursue as a leader and in relationships. While the world cannot be seen in black and white, or right and wrong, in any situation, with the following steps you can increase the chances of being correct.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Part 1: Establishing Fairness
Step 1. Set a set of rules or goals
In many cases, deciding whether something is right requires a context in which there is competition. If you are organizing a competition, make sure all participants know the rules.
- This principle applies to both adults and children. People can consider you impartial if they don't know the rules, especially if there is only one reward and more than one participant.
- Tell people that the reward will not be awarded if the rules are not followed.
Step 2. Think about your conception of moral justice
Talk to your employees, family or friends about it. While you have to use logic to be fair, you need to be comfortable with your idea of right and wrong every day.
Step 3. Play devil's advocate only when people are not emotionally involved
People who are comfortable with comparison may choose to support someone because no one else does. This thing might appear biased, and be considered wrong.
Step 4. Consider the fact that you could support the underdog
Scientists have shown that the reward brain center turns on when the underdog wins. You may have only supported the underdog because it made you feel good, not because it was right.
Step 5. Be aware of your opinions, as they may affect your decisions
An impartial person could be influenced by their own opinions based on gender, race, appearance, and more. Try to remove these opinions before continuing.
This thing is easier said than done. People are usually not very aware of their own opinions. If someone has told you that you have been biased by any of these factors, it is best to keep them in mind before your next decision
Step 6. Try to understand the problem thoroughly before deciding
Consider the sources and try to understand if they are impartial or not. If they aren't, look for other sources.
Step 7. Avoid Conflict of Interest
If the situation you are in involves you too much, pass the decision on to someone else, someone who can be impartial.
Method 2 of 2: Part 2: Be impartial with others
Step 1. Try to make choices without being emotionally involved
The aspect of impartiality is often characterized by logic, rather than by preference. Of course, it is not possible to apply this concept in every situation, but you should try to be detached when making a decision.
Step 2. Don't make a decision in a hurry and don't take action impulsively
Think carefully about the situation before making a decision.
Step 3. Reward honesty
Stop the competition or reassess a decision if one or more parties have broken the rules. If you stick to the rules, you appear more impartial.
This is a difficult concept to apply in a situation where someone gossip or tells the private facts of another person. Be impartial and go to the other person to check if the allegations are true, before making a decision based on rumors or gossip
Step 4. Avoid external influences
An outcome that appears to be influenced by someone who can benefit from it can be biased. Distance yourself from the opinions of investors, superiors and even members of your family if you don't have all the information first.
Step 5. State an opinion and behave clearly, in front of all parties involved
Don't avoid people just because you didn't agree with them, you would appear guilty of being biased or not making an impartial choice.
Step 6. Be sure of your choice, whether you have chosen to give a prize, a punishment or to express an opinion
Step 7. Reason for your choice
Tell people what conditioned you to come to a conclusion. Transparency is good for people who have nothing to hide, people will consider your choices legitimate.
Step 8. Be available to hear new information or change your mind if you become aware of new facts
Truly impartial people are the ones who aren't afraid to change their minds. A person with a strong moral admits that he was wrong when a choice no longer appears impartial.
