Rigorous Thinking: No Lazy Thinking
Ask tough questions. Am I wrong? Has someone else thought of this? Where can I take this idea? What do I need to find out to take it further? Was this an easy, emotional way out of something uncertain? Can I tilt this information in another direction and find a deeper truth, one that is bigger and more exciting?
Debra Kaye • Red Thread Thinking: Weaving Together Connections for Brilliant Ideas and Profitable Innovation
CREATE SAFETY FOR BEST THINKING (THE YIN) Share their view last after hearing other people’s views. Encourage others to take an opposing stand. Encourage all points of view. Focus on the facts. Depersonalize the issues and keep it unemotional. Look beyond organizational hierarchy and job titles. DEMAND RIGOR (THE YANG) Ask the hard questions.... See more