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How To Think Differently: The Smartcuts Framework

Shane Snow: Jan 14, 2023 1:55:00 PM

By definition, it's easy to think of obvious ideas.

Using The Scientific Method To Spark Lateral Thinking

Shane Snow: Jan 13, 2023 2:00:00 PM

This twist on the classic scientific method will spark your lateral thinking skills As we discussed in Part 1 of my Smartcuts explainer series on how...

First principles thinking for a creative problem-solving process

Shane Snow: Jan 12, 2023 2:06:00 PM

Taking a first principles approach Classic entrepreneurs and inventors tend to talk a lot about "thinking from first principles." But what does that...

How to ask strategic questions to promote lateral thinking

Shane Snow: Jan 11, 2023 2:09:00 PM

Spark innovative ideas with this lateral thinking skill Part 4 of the Lateral Thinking / Smartcuts explainer series dives into one of my favorite...

How to use lateral thinking to form innovative hypotheses

Shane Snow: Jan 10, 2023 2:13:00 PM

Part 5 of my Lateral Thinking explainer series This is about doing what most people jump straight to in Step 1 of a typical problem-solving process:...

Using Lateral Thinking To Test & Bulletproof innovative ideas

Shane Snow: Jan 9, 2023 2:16:00 PM

Lateral thinking for strategic decision making Part 6 of my Thinking Different explainer series digs into how to run your ideas through the gauntlet,...

A problem-solving model based on range and cognitive diversity

Shane Snow: Jan 8, 2023 2:20:00 PM

The importance of focusing on multidisciplinary development The conclusion of my Lateral Thinking explainer series. In this episode, we explore how...