Company Quote by Joey Reiman
“Great thinkers think inductively, that is, they create solution and then seek out the problems that solution might solve; most companies think deductively, that is, defining a problem and then investigating different solutions.”
About This Quote
Source Article: 'The Inductive Advantage' by Joey Reiman, 2021
Inductive thinking creates solutions first, then finds problems; deductive thinking defines problems before seeking solutions.
In simple terms: Start with ideas, then find uses; or start with problems, then find ideas.
Balance both approaches for innovation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- product development
- entrepreneurship
- R&D
- consulting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you create a solution before a problem?
- How to integrate both thinking styles?
Overreliance on one method can limit opportunities.