The tenth component necessary for creating a ‘Thinking Environment’ is Diversity. Diversity and valuing our differences enhances thinking and creates a strong Thinking Environment. Homogeneity and sameness is a limitation to effective thinking.
This perspective of thinking that I am sharing with you is based on the work of Nancy Kline in her brilliant book, ‘Time to Think’.
The ninth component necessary for creating a ‘Thinking Environment’ is Place. The place where thinking happens matters. Not only should it be conducive for thinking, but it should also communicate to the people in there to know that they matter
This perspective of thinking that I am sharing with you is based on the work of Nancy Kline in her brilliant book, ‘Time to Think’.
The eighth component for creating a ‘Thinking Environment’ is ‘Information Sometimes’. In a Thinking Environment, the listener should listen with attention to the Thinker. Sometimes, the listener may need to provide the Thinker with information. It is important to provide the Thinker with information in the right way so that the thinking process is not hindered. This perspective of thinking that I am sharing with you is based on the work of Nancy Kline in her brilliant book, ‘Time to Think’.
The seventh component for creating a ‘Thinking Environment’ is ‘Feelings’. We should allow people to express their feelings in a conversation and when they are thinking. Expressing how we feel does not inhibit thinking but stifling ours, and other people’s feelings prevent us from thinking clearly. This perspective of thinking that I am sharing with you is based on the work of Nancy Kline in her brilliant book, ‘Time to Think’.
The sixth component necessary for creating a ‘Thinking Environment’ is Encouragement. Encouragement allows us to think clearly and more creatively. When we feel discouraged or if there is competition, people don’t think well. An attitude of mutual support promotes encouragement which in turn enables good thinking.
This perspective of thinking that I am sharing with you is based on the work of Nancy Kline in her brilliant book, ‘Time to Think’.
The fifth component for creating a ‘Thinking Environment’ is ‘Ease’ which is about slowing down, not being in a rush, and patiently paying undivided attention to people. When we are at ease we are not worrying or fretting about something and this means we are fully concentrating on the person in front of us. This perspective of thinking that I am sharing with you is based on the work of Nancy Kline in her brilliant book, ‘Time to Think’.
The fourth component for creating a ‘Thinking Environment’ is ‘Appreciation’ which is about taking the time to notice people, respect them and appreciate them. When we appreciate people, we empower them to think for themselves. This perspective of thinking that I am sharing with you is based on the work of Nancy Kline in her brilliant book, ‘Time to Think’.
The third component for creating a ‘Thinking Environment’ is ‘Equality’ which is about ensuring that in such environments, irrespective of authority or position everyone is given equal opportunity to contribute their ideas and points of view. This perspective of thinking that I am sharing with you is based on the work of Nancy Kline in her brilliant book, ‘Time to Think’.
The second component necessary for creating a ‘thinking environment’ is incisive questions. Asking incisive questions gives us the ability to challenge limiting assumptions. This is important because when we have limiting assumptions, they prevent us from thinking effectively and even acting. Therefore, learning to use incisive questions to challenge limiting assumptions is crucial to good thinking.
This perspective of thinking that I am sharing with you is based on the work of Nancy Kline in her brilliant book, ‘Time to Think’.
In a previous post, I introduced the importance of thinking and the necessity of creating an environment that allows you and other people to think. I also mentioned that there are ten components necessary for creating a thinking environment. This perspective of thinking that I am sharing with you is based on the work of Nancy Kline in her brilliant book, ‘Time to Think’. Today’s leadagraphic focuses on the first of the ten components which is attention.
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