Feb 16, 2024 | 6 Switches, AI, Brainstorming, co-create, Creativity, mode of thinking
A few years ago I developed a new concept which I call Switch Thinking. It’s based on an insight watching bilingual people change from one language to another depending on the situation and need. Being bilingual is an impressive skill (I am not) but that is the...
Jan 13, 2024 | AI, Brainstorming, mode of thinking, Switch Thinking, think outside the box
You often hear the expression think outside the box. This is a useful metaphor but it does not suggest how to do think in a different, more creative way. It is for this reason that I have developed what I call ‘Box and Ball Mode Thinking’. The good news is...
Feb 23, 2023 | Switch Thinking
For the past 12 months I have been running a number of Switch Thinking Courses either through the Australian Institute of Management (face to face) or direct with organisations (often via online). The courses have been designed by me based on my original Switch...
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 28, 2023 | 6 Switches, mode of thinking, Switch Thinking
Switch Thinking is the ability to switch between your (and others) efficient mode of thinking and a creative mode. And like any switch you can can move back and forth between your efficient and creative modes when you need to. Think of a light switch. You can switch...
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