Divergent thinking

Divergent thinking is the ability to generate many different ideas, solutions, or interpretations rather than one obvious answer.

Definition

Divergent thinking is important in creativity, problem solving and searching for alternatives. It involves generating many options, often without immediate evaluation. It does not mean chaos or lack of criteria; After the divergence stage, convergence is needed, i.e. selecting and refining the best directions.

Key ideas

Missing key ideas.

Practice and life

For 10 minutes, write down 20 possible solutions to the problem, including weak and strange ones. Only then choose the three most promising ones.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to evaluate ideas too early. The second mistake is to remain in generating options without subsequent selection and action.

Questions for self-reflection

No questions for self-reflection.

Sources

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