
Leader
Teams are handicapped when they're not skillfully using a reliable thinking process.
Introduce an external process leader!
Skillful utilization of process

Divergent Thinking
Divergent thinking is the wellspring of original and valuable ideas. The session leader ensures deferral of judgment to allow unencumbered thinking, imagination and association to generate fresh new ideas.

Opinions & Facts
An opinion is arguably a fact because it is held by a person or group as a shared belief or judgment. It's subjective and can change with more information. Facts are objective and evidence based.
They're both important.

Killer Phrases
​"That'll never work".
"That's a stupid idea".
Comments like these in a working session are problematic.​​ They create tension, dampen inspired thinking, divide and inhibit open communication.

Convergent Thinking
Critical thinking, analysis and judgment are essential at the right time. Participants select the best from the divergent material. They explain and discuss their selections deepening understanding and building consensus.


