Aug 8, 2023 | Better ideas and solutions, Problem Solving, Switch Thinking
Problem solving is so often seen as a rational, linear process. But here’s the problem. It rarely produces a breakthrough idea or solution. To illustrate this point I once worked with a large packaged goods company and enquired about the problem solving process...
Jun 15, 2023 | Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Team leaders
Brainstorming has been around for over 70 years. It can be a powerful tool for groups and teams to generate new ideas. But it does have some problems such as Group Think, the extroverts can dominate, social evaluation and people loafing. There are also practical...
Apr 11, 2023 | Better ideas and solutions, Problem Solving, Switch Thinking, think outside the box
I suspect that everyone would like to develop better ideas, solutions or opportunities. And I imagine that everyone would like to develop better options, decisions and actions. Just like we would all like to deliver a better performance at work or in our...
Mar 14, 2023 | Problem Solving, Switch Thinking, think outside the box
I was just asked by a potential client how does Design Thinking compare with Switch Thinking. It’s a great question. They are similar in that they are both concerned with thinking but that is where the comparison ends. It’s a bit like comparing boxing with...
Jan 31, 2023 | Better ideas and solutions, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Switch Thinking, think outside the box
One of my favourite moments when I was working in a large organisation was when someone said, ‘What a great idea.’ It did not happen that often but when it did what a moment it was. ‘What a great idea’ is a wonderful emotional expression. It is...
Jan 27, 2023 | Get Unstuck, mode of thinking, Problem Solving, Switch Thinking
One of my favourite cricket players when I was growing up was Greg Chappell. I admired his beautiful stroke play and elegant style. But he had another strength that I had not fully appreciated until later. His mental skills. As Greg Chappell explains: ‘My...
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