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
- Wiele możliwości
- Odsunięcie oceny
- Etap przed selekcją
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
- Ile opcji widzę poza pierwszą oczywistą?
- Czy oceniam pomysły zanim je zapiszę?
- Które pomysły warto potem przefiltrować przez kryteria?