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Embracing divergent thinking in the workplace

Ayoa

In other words, divergence is simply a change in direction – a departure from the norm. When it comes to thought processes, divergent thinking can refer to a more creative way of considering and engaging with ideas. Keep reading to find out more about what divergent thinking is and how you can embrace it in the workplace.

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Imagination: How Imagining Helps Social Entrepreneurs Create an Impactful Project

International Coach Academy

If the coach notices that a social entrepreneur is stuck in this way of thinking and is unable to move into a space where they can imagine creative scenarios, there may be a need to advise other types of support than coaching. 8] The salience network decides what pieces of information are most important for a task at hand. [9]

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From Daydreams to Daily Life: Focus on Creativity in the Coaching Journey for Lasting Change

International Coach Academy

Designers follow a design thinking process that involves empathy, creativity, and rapid prototyping; similarly, the coaching process involves both understanding clients’ perspectives and continuous improvement and adaptation. We can observe that clients have a preferred “brain” and the tendency is to overuse it. Goldsmith, M.