Diversity in thinking styles (part 1)
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Page 1 ISNG PLC SHIFT Program Diversity In Thinking Styles WW16: Diversity Team meeting Objective : Share a couple of interesting models on thinking styles gathered from the internet….and recognize that there are various models and courses available to harness diversity in thinking styles into productive corporate efforts. DiSC uss briefly.
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Diversity In Thinking StylesWW16: Diversity Team meeting
Objective: Share a couple of interesting models on thinking styles gathered from the internet….and recognize that there are various models and courses available to harness diversity in thinking styles into productive corporate efforts. DiSCuss briefly.
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mModel 1: The Phillips ‘Deva’ model
• Developed by Phillips to better harness thinking styles towards quicker development of better products
• A business-based map of the mind at work plus conceptual tools to improve performance
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Source: http://www.parshift.com/Speakers/Speak004.htm (Paradigm Shift Corp)
• Hard thinking is objective, tangible, impersonal, and outward looking
• Soft thinking is more subjective, intangible, personal, and more inward looking.
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Source: http://www.parshift.com/Speakers/Speak004.htm (Paradigm Shift Corp)
SOURCE: A summary of data compiled by SmartSkills/Center for High Performance/JD Rhodes from the Paradigm Shift Corp website
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mHow This Knowledge Is Used
Personal Effectiveness: SmartSkills one and two-day programs are integrated into corporate training curriculum. IBM’s award winning manufacturing plant in Toronto, for instance, had all 1,000 people go through the course to improve personal effectiveness.
One-to-One Relationships: Polaroid is using the Rhodes' TIP as part of a one-to-one coaching initiative with their high performers.
Team and Meeting Productivity: The Rhodes’ TIP Profile brings to light the cognitive style diversity within teams, and points out the range of thinking styles available. It aids in identifying critically missing thinking styles, and team members recognize and capitalize on the diversity and strength of the others in the team. Astra USA, for one example, used SmartSkills as the operating framework for a two-day multi-stakeholder team planning session with 25 representatives from ten countries.
Task Analysis: Quality thinking is at the root of every effective quality process, and knowledge of cognitive styles can be used as a framework for quality assuring the thinking in any work flow process. With SmartSkills employed as the task analysis platform for cross-functional teams, the City of Etobicoke restructured the delivery of quality customer service while facing a major downsizing.
Organizational Applications: Shell Canada is using SmartSkills as a common platform in leadership development, team training and in improving the quality of problem-solving. With an internal team of SmartSkills trainers, Shell has integrated the system in a wide variety of settings across the corporation.
Source: http://www.parshift.com/Speakers/Speak004.htm (Paradigm Shift Corp)
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mModel 2: See source info below (Ned Hermann Group)
Source: http://college.hmco.com/instructors/ins_teachtech_foundations_module_thinkstyles.html
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mA" LearnerExpects
•Precise, to the point, information •Theory & logical rationales •Proof of validity •Research references •Textbook reading •Quantifiable numbers, data sets, problems •Opportunity to ask challenging questions •Subject matter expertise
Struggles with•Expressing emotions •Lack of logic •Vague, imprecise concepts or ideas
Source: http://college.hmco.com/instructors/ins_teachtech_foundations_module_thinkstyles.html
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m"B" LearnerExpects
•An organized consistent approach •Staying on track, on time •Complete subject chunks •A beginning, middle, and end •Opportunity to practice & evaluate •Practical applications •Examples •Clear instructions/expectations
Struggles with•Risk •Ambiguity •Unclear expectations/directions
Source: http://college.hmco.com/instructors/ins_teachtech_foundations_module_thinkstyles.html
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m"C" LearnerExpects
•Group discussion & involvement •To share & express feelings/ideas •Kinesthetic, moving around •Hands-on learning •Personal connection with teacher/group •Emotional involvement •A user-friendly learning experience •Use of all the senses
Struggles with•Too much data and analysis •Lack of personal feedback •Pure lecture, lack of participation
Source: http://college.hmco.com/instructors/ins_teachtech_foundations_module_thinkstyles.html
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Source: http://college.hmco.com/instructors/ins_teachtech_foundations_module_thinkstyles.html
"D" LearnerExpects
•Fun and spontaneity •Playful, surprising approaches •Pictures, metaphors, overviews •Discovery of the content •Freedom to explore •Quick pace and variety in format •Opportunity to experiment •New ideas & concepts
Struggles with•Time management and deadlines •Administration and details •Lack of flexibility
