Webbing

Strategic thinking with WEBBING- problem analysis tool to go beyond definition of problem and to define problem at appropriate level of abstraction.

Initial problem statement:

How might I internalise the rich learning from the Advance Tools class?

I) Asking "WHY?" to broaden view of problem;

Then ask "WHY ELSE?" to continue identify other general views of situation.

Example:

a. How to be able to recall & apply the tools?
b. How to become a unconsciously skilled practitioner with Creative Thinking?

II) Identify concrete views- ask "WHAT'S STOPPING ME?";

Then ask "WHAT ELSE IS STOPPING ME?" to create alternative views of situation.

a. How to be focussed & concentrate on 1 challenge at a time?
bi. How to prioritise?
bii. How to pause my own rapid thinking and apply diagnostic thinking?

III) Identify new connections that jump out of the clarification process.

eg. How to teach someone to "Think" together so that we can be mutually accountable?

Finally...

How might I internalise Thinking by teaching someone to Think together so that we can be mutually accountable?

References:

Basadur, M. (1995). The power of innovation: How to make innovation a way of life and put creative solutions to work. London: Pitman Publishing.

Haykawa, S. I. (1979). Language in thought and action (4 ed.). NY: Harcourt brace Jovanovich.

Isaksen, S. G., Doval, K. B., & Treffinger. (1994). Creative approaches to problem solving. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.