Sep 7, 2022 | Switch Thinking, think outside the box
One way to think about our thinking is to use a systems approach. Classically a system consists of an input, some sort of process and an output. And a feedback loop. Let’s then use this approach to design a systems model of thinking (see the model). Inputs:...
Sep 5, 2022 | Get Unstuck, Switch Thinking
Sometimes our thinking gets stuck. This is likely to happen even more and more as the pace of change accelerates. These changes can be external (e.g. Covid) or internal (e.g. a change in priorities, timing, budget). But whilst the environment or situation changes our...
Aug 31, 2022 | Switch Thinking
Sometimes we get stuck for a new idea. Here’s why. We form thinking patterns based on our past experiences. These patterns are our assumptions, beliefs, expectations and attitudes. They inform our ideas, solutions, actions and to some extent our feelings. These...
Aug 30, 2022 | 6 Switches, Switch Thinking
The Switch Thinking Tool kit consists of 6 Switches, a Canvas and a range of prompts. The prompts as the name suggests are a way to help you get started and help you switch your thinking. For example, if the Switch was Perspective a prompt might be: What’s the...
Aug 29, 2022 | 6 Switches, Switch Thinking
There are 6 Switches in the Switch Thinking Tool kit. These are: – Perspective – how you look at a situation, problem or challenge – Problem – what is the challenge, opportunity or situation? – Outcome – what are the goals, results,...
Aug 29, 2022 | Brainstorming, Switch Thinking
Brainstorming has many benefits: – It’s fun, simple and easy to learn and do – Most people enjoy interacting with others and developing new ideas – Running a brainstorming session gives people time to be creative and sends a signal that new...
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