Thinking Strategies“There’s a system for that.”
4 Dimensions of Total Intelligence
Systems give us a common language.
Personal communication.
Selling your ideas.
Team meetings.
Thinking Strategies
Decision
validate
values-driven
experience
crux
trust your heart
conclude
Analytical
clarify
empathize
tune-in
scan
express
structure
Creative
brainstorm
challenge
reframe
envision
flow
flash of insight
Creative Thinking
brainstorm
challenge
reframe
envision
flowflash of insight
Characteristics of a Creative Thinker
• “Can we try ...”
• “I know we’re done, but what about ...”
• “OMG! I just had this great idea ...”
• “Have you thought about doing it like this instead ...”
Analytical Thinking
clarify
empathizetune-in
scan
express
structure
Characteristics of a Analytical Thinker
• “So what you’re saying is ...”
• “Just to clarify ...”
• “Can you tell me how ...”
• “Is this related to ...”
• “So I made this spreadsheet ...”
• “That must feel horrible!”
Decision Thinking
validate
values-driven
experience
crux
trust your heart
conclude
Characteristics of a Decision Thinker
• “I don’t know why, but ...”
• “I’m ready to move on to ...”
• “We’ve already made a decision ...”
• “Last time we tried this ...”
• “So I think the real problem is ...”
• “My gut tells me ...”
“vulnerability alert”
This is where I begin.
Operating Style
Mindsets
Strategies
Have you seen these preferences at play?
4 Dimensions of Total Intelligence
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