If you asked two people with the same exact knowledge and background to brainstorm a solution to the same problem, would both have the same approach?
Probably not.
The way people approach problem solving tends to rely more on their unique thinking processes — not the problem itself. And each different thinking style has its own set of benefits. For example, one could offer an objective point of view, while the other provides an out-of-the-box perspective.
You’re probably set in the thinking skills you’ve adopted over time. And why wouldn’t you be? Your way of thinking has helped you overcome hurdles, set goals and accomplish milestones.
But, it never hurts to check out other types of thinking. After all, the only way to succeed in business and entrepreneurship is to push the boundaries of what you think is possible.
We’ll be diving into the 7 most common types of thinking you can use in business:
- Critical thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Abstract thinking
- Concrete thinking
- Convergent thinking
- Divergent thinking
