We’ve all been in a meeting where someone states their view with total confidence. Nobody pushes back, not because they agree, but because pushing back feels like more effort than it’s worth. The conversation moves on and a decision is … Continue reading
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What is Lateral Thinking? A plain-English guide
“Lateral Thinking”, usually said to mean something vague like “thinking outside the box” or “being creative”. That’s not wrong, exactly. But it doesn’t tell you what to actually do differently. Lateral Thinking is a structured approach to generating alternatives and finding … Continue reading
