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Diverging vs. Converging

International Coach Academy

After achieving a sense of calm and grounding, we can switch to divergent thinking by exploring new ideas without fear. We might use metaphors to encourage out-of-the-box thinking, role-play, and what-if scenarios. David is stuck in divergent thinking. David feels frustrated, confused, and unsure of how to proceed.

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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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What is Creativity? || The Human Potential Lab

Scott Barry Kaufman

It can be expressed through artistic compositions, through ingenious solutions to problems, or even through the combination of seemingly paradoxical ideas. Not only that, but researchers have been able to identify what predicts divergent thinking and its association with certain personality traits.

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Imagination: How Imagining Helps Social Entrepreneurs Create an Impactful Project

International Coach Academy

She sees around her that the more technological solutions advance, the larger the technological divide in society. In fact, as more and more solutions move online, less tech-savvy individuals experience disadvantages from these technological innovations and become more and more excluded and isolated.

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Solve problems faster with these 9 visual thinking techniques

Mind Mapping Software

Not surprisingly, visual thinking tools like mind maps and diagrams can help you cut your challenges down to size, achieve clarity and generate high-value solutions to them. It outlines 25 mental filters or “lenses” that can help us systematically frame our problems, challenges and opportunities and release our best thinking.

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Innovation Team Director finds right mix of theory and application to inspire creativity

Harvard Professional Development

Program: Creative Thinking: Innovation Solutions to Complex Challenges (on campus). The Harvard PDP Creative Thinking provided me with the skills and confidence to more effectively foster a creative climate, harness individual and team ability for breakthrough thinking, and craft my own innovative ideas and solutions.

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14 Ways to Increase Creativity, Backed By Research [And Why it Matters]

She Owns Success

What’s more, mindfulness meditation does three things that help to improve creativity ( According to the book, Mindfulness for Creativity by Danny Penman) It turns on divergent thinking, meaning it opens your mind to different ways of thinking since it’s about exploring many possibilities rather than finding the one correct answer.