Switch Thinking Prompts

Switch Thinking Prompts

Switch Thinking is the ability (as the name implies) to switch from your usual or default way of thinking to a different way. To help you make this leap to a different way of thinking there are are 6 switches. These are: Switch the Problem Switch Perspective Switch...
Thinking as a skill

Thinking as a skill

We used to believe that intelligence is the same as thinking. But it is not. To use an analogy – intelligence is our brain’s hardware and thinking is our software. As such it can be updated and improved. Many people also believe that our thinking is fixed....
When do we need to switch our thinking?

When do we need to switch our thinking?

Individuals, groups and teams all need to switch our thinking from time to time. I could use the expression change your thinking but switch is a more empowering description. It implies that you can switch your thinking when you need to (like gears in a bike). And with...
6 Switches is based on an insight

6 Switches is based on an insight

Whilst working and attending conferences in Asia I was constantly amazed at how many of the local delegates could talk to me at lunch in English for example and almost immediately turn and converse with their neighbour in Mandarin. They did not seem to miss a beat in...
Imagine if your Mind was Free – Part 1

Imagine if your Mind was Free – Part 1

Free to continuously explore, play, create, solve, challenge, learn and grow. Imagine what you (and your team) could achieve. Imagine if you were not trapped by your (often) rigid set of assumptions and beliefs. You would be free to create powerful new ideas and...