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 24, 2022 | Problem Solving, Switch Thinking, Think Differently, think outside the box
In my Switch Thinking courses and workshops I often ask the group, team or participants for a real problem to work on. I do this so the material is more relevant and practical. And the new concept cannot be so easily dismissed. Some of these problems I have outlined...
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