Thinking Quote by Tim Brown
““Convergent thinking is a practical way of deciding among existing alternatives. What convergent thinking is not so good at, however, is probing the future and creating new possibilities.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Change by Design, 2009
Convergent thinking helps choose the best existing option, but it struggles to imagine future possibilities.
In simple terms: Choosing the best known option is easy; creating new options is hard.
Key Takeaway
Use convergent thinking for selection, divergent for innovation.
Themes
decision-making
creativity
problem solving
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- product development
- team brainstorming
Key Concepts
convergent thinking
divergent thinking
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you switch from convergent to divergent thinking?
- How do you ensure new ideas are viable?
A Different Perspective
Convergent thinking may overlook unconventional solutions; balance with divergent approaches.
