http://ericbrown.com/the-problems-with-linear-thinking.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-problems-with-linear-thinking Technology, Strategy, People and Projects Wed, 23 May 2012 07:10:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://ericbrown.com/the-problems-with-linear-thinking.htm#comment-6512 Critical Thinking vs Creative Thinking | Every1 Let's Talk Sat, 05 May 2012 20:38:54 +0000 http://ericbrownpm.com/2007/01/15/the-problems-with-linear-thinking/#comment-6512 [...] Thinking and Creative Thinking….even though I’ve blogged about the subject in the past (see The Problem(s) with Linear Thinking, Critical Thinking Definitions, and my review of Jack’s [...] [...] Thinking and Creative Thinking….even though I’ve blogged about the subject in the past (see The Problem(s) with Linear Thinking, Critical Thinking Definitions, and my review of Jack’s [...]

]]> http://ericbrown.com/the-problems-with-linear-thinking.htm#comment-6471 Carl estep Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:28:00 +0000 http://ericbrownpm.com/2007/01/15/the-problems-with-linear-thinking/#comment-6471 Linear thinking is not a bad thing . Sometimes when all is said and done all one needs is to take a simplicit approach to resolve the most intricate of problems. E=Mc2 , The Great Albert Einstein made this perfectly clear when he stated that : " Imagination is more important than knowledge ". This simple formula after many analytical approaches is a perfect example of how we sometimes over react and use excessive brain power to resolve problems that ultimately end up with a linear solution ! If the great Albert Einstein used less than a 50 cent size portion of his brain to resolve some of the most complex theories of his time , then surely a fortune 500 company should not required all of it's employees to have college degrees from ivory league schools to resolve and implement simple business plans and strategies . The basic principles of success used thousands of years ago is still relevent thousands of years later . U must give the customer a quality product or service at an affordable price with great customer service as prime business sense ! Linear thinking is not a bad thing . Sometimes when all is said and done all one needs is to take a simplicit approach to resolve the most intricate of problems. E=Mc2 , The Great Albert Einstein made this perfectly clear when he stated that : ” Imagination is more important than knowledge “. This simple formula after many analytical approaches is a perfect example of how we sometimes over react and use excessive brain power to resolve problems that ultimately end up with a linear solution ! If the great Albert Einstein used less than a 50 cent size portion of his brain to resolve some of the most complex theories of his time , then surely a fortune 500 company should not required all of it’s employees to have college degrees from ivory league schools to resolve and implement simple business plans and strategies . The basic principles of success used thousands of years ago is still relevent thousands of years later . U must give the customer a quality product or service at an affordable price with great customer service as prime business sense !

]]> http://ericbrown.com/the-problems-with-linear-thinking.htm#comment-6470 Carl estep Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:18:00 +0000 http://ericbrownpm.com/2007/01/15/the-problems-with-linear-thinking/#comment-6470 There exist an excellent book entitled : " The Art Of Thinking " , inside this book Dr. Robert Bramson discovers and emphasizes that there are several modes of natural thinking abilities shared by all ethnic   groups ! Everyone is born with a dominate thought process or algorithm , this determines how information is process after it is received . some of us for example are realistic thinkers innately , some analytic thinkers , some are idealistic thinkers , etc... To enhance the dominate thought process he discover that all one has to do is combine one or more of the other dominate thought process with the one you were inherently born with ! For example if your natural dominate thought process is realistic thinker , you could enhance this by becoming an analytical thinker or an idealistic thinker . Then we have the 4 Basic learning styles , the way in which we gather information , Visual learners , Audio learners , Kinetic Learners , etc This determines how we gather the information before we actually process it . Thus if an employer were going to hire someone to do a job he or she would first have to determine exactly what type of job he or she needs done . By having a clear and concise objective as an employer you can quickly access which particular candidate would best fulfill that position . Sometimes it is necessary to also hire more than one individual to do a specific task , thereby enhancing quality control over the work and the product being produced.  There exist an excellent book entitled : ” The Art Of Thinking ” , inside this book Dr. Robert Bramson discovers and emphasizes that there are several modes of natural thinking abilities shared by all ethnic   groups ! Everyone is born with a dominate thought process or algorithm , this determines how information is process after it is received . some of us for example are realistic thinkers innately , some analytic thinkers , some are idealistic thinkers , etc… To enhance the dominate thought process he discover that all one has to do is combine one or more of the other dominate thought process with the one you were inherently born with ! For example if your natural dominate thought process is realistic thinker , you could enhance this by becoming an analytical thinker or an idealistic thinker . Then we have the 4 Basic learning styles , the way in which we gather information , Visual learners , Audio learners , Kinetic Learners , etc This determines how we gather the information before we actually process it . Thus if an employer were going to hire someone to do a job he or she would first have to determine exactly what type of job he or she needs done . By having a clear and concise objective as an employer you can quickly access which particular candidate would best fulfill that position . Sometimes it is necessary to also hire more than one individual to do a specific task , thereby enhancing quality control over the work and the product being produced. 

]]> http://ericbrown.com/the-problems-with-linear-thinking.htm#comment-87 Cory Willet Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:15:06 +0000 http://ericbrownpm.com/2007/01/15/the-problems-with-linear-thinking/#comment-87 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Life is 3D, approaching it with linear intellect will set you up for failure http://t.co/StSoZHHP</span></span> Life is 3D, approaching it with linear intellect will set you up for failure http://t.co/StSoZHHP

]]> http://ericbrown.com/the-problems-with-linear-thinking.htm#comment-86 Majd Jack Taby Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:20:58 +0000 http://ericbrownpm.com/2007/01/15/the-problems-with-linear-thinking/#comment-86 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">@devongovett @colin_campbell @me1000 http://t.co/Xq90E3ZZ</span></span> @devongovett @colin_campbell @me1000 http://t.co/Xq90E3ZZ

]]> http://ericbrown.com/the-problems-with-linear-thinking.htm#comment-85 TaylorStevenPunk Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:08:53 +0000 http://ericbrownpm.com/2007/01/15/the-problems-with-linear-thinking/#comment-85 I can tell just with how you wrote your paragraphic that it does sound like your a linear thinker. A non-linear thinker tends to go off on tangents and everything tends to connect to each other like a puzzle to a non-linear thinker. A non-linear thinker would think of problems has having a lot of solutions to it. I can tell just with how you wrote your paragraphic that it does sound like your a linear thinker. A non-linear thinker tends to go off on tangents and everything tends to connect to each other like a puzzle to a non-linear thinker. A non-linear thinker would think of problems has having a lot of solutions to it.

]]> http://ericbrown.com/the-problems-with-linear-thinking.htm#comment-84 shiftboard Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:00:46 +0000 http://ericbrownpm.com/2007/01/15/the-problems-with-linear-thinking/#comment-84 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">"Linear" leadership within your organization? Identify it. http://t.co/qAt9MQmn Thank You @EricDBrown</span></span> "Linear" leadership within your organization? Identify it.
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Thank You @EricDBrown

]]> http://ericbrown.com/the-problems-with-linear-thinking.htm#comment-83 Five Unintended Consequences of Linear Problem-Solving « Leading in Context™ Blog Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:15:20 +0000 http://ericbrownpm.com/2007/01/15/the-problems-with-linear-thinking/#comment-83 [...] “The Problem(s) With Linear Thinking” by Eric Brown [...] [...] “The Problem(s) With Linear Thinking” by Eric Brown [...]

]]> http://ericbrown.com/the-problems-with-linear-thinking.htm#comment-82 P Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:17:10 +0000 http://ericbrownpm.com/2007/01/15/the-problems-with-linear-thinking/#comment-82 My manager keeps telling me I'm a linear thinker. It feels like an insult to me - he might as well tell me I'm fat. I don't know what evidence he has to support that's how I think. He associates his conclusion with my habits of writing project plans before I do a project, being thorough on an assignment, and preparing communications that are upfront and direct to audiences technical readers (whom I have found appreciate you getting to the point and eliminate fluff." I have been recognized for creative problem solving for many years too. I don't see how this equates w linear thinking. How do I break out of this? What do I need to change? My manager keeps telling me I’m a linear thinker. It feels like an insult to me – he might as well tell me I’m fat. I don’t know what evidence he has to support that’s how I think. He associates his conclusion with my habits of writing project plans before I do a project, being thorough on an assignment, and preparing communications that are upfront and direct to audiences technical readers (whom I have found appreciate you getting to the point and eliminate fluff.” I have been recognized for creative problem solving for many years too. I don’t see how this equates w linear thinking. How do I break out of this? What do I need to change?

]]> http://ericbrown.com/the-problems-with-linear-thinking.htm#comment-77 Proud Postings: Eric D Brown | Bas de Baar - Project Shrink Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:43:02 +0000 http://ericbrownpm.com/2007/01/15/the-problems-with-linear-thinking/#comment-77 [...] The Problem(s) with Linear Thinking [...] [...] The Problem(s) with Linear Thinking [...]

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