Billy Florence Leadership Thinking
Released on: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:00 AM
Thinking Like A Champion
“The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from the old ones.” – John Maynard Keynes (Economist)
“Some men see things as they are and say, “Why?” I dream of things that never were and say, “Why not?” - George Bernard Shaw (Writer)
HOW TO BRAINSTORM EFFECTIVELY
“The greatest secret to winning at shared thinking is having the right people around the table.” – John C. Maxwell.
Too often we choose our brainstorming partners based on feelings of friendship or circumstances or convenience. But that doesn’t help us to discover and create the ideas of highest order. Who we invite to the table can make all the difference.
CHECK LIST
- People whose greatest desire is the success of the ideas.
- People who can add value to other’s thoughts.
- People who can emotionally handle quick changes in the conversation.
- People who appreciate the strengths of others in areas where they are week.
- People who understand their place of value at the table.
- People who place what is best for the team before themselves.
- People who can bring out the best thinking in the people around them.
- People who possess maturity, experience, and success in the issue under discussion.
- People who will take ownership and responsibility for decisions.
- People who will leave the table with a “we” attitude not a “me” attitude.
Reference: “Thinking For A Change”
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