Controlled processing happens slowly and deliberately. Think following a recipe, choosing an outfit in the morning, or planning a vacation.

We’re usually overwhelmed when we review resumes. And we probably wouldn’t be hiring if we weren’t already swamped with work! It’s tempting to go with our gut when making hiring decisions—in fact some people recommend it. But that’s the wrong approach if our goal is a fair hiring process and a diverse team. That kind of quick decision making encourages Automatic Processing, opening the door to all sorts of reckless choices.

Consider how you can force yourself to use Controlled Processing instead. The SPACE2 model is a set of strategies that enable Controlled Processing.