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Non-Linear Thinking (NLT) is perhaps a complex description of what is intended to be a “simple” thought process to help identify unconventional BUT PRACTICAL solutions to seemingly complex problems that remain a dilemma. The origin and genesis Of Non Linear Thinking clearly lies within “Lateral Thinking” – a term coined by Dr. Edward D. Bono who called it amongst other definitions an “Insight tool”. Today “Lateral Thinking” is in the Oxford Dictionary as part of our vocabulary & has been responsible for giving a tangibility to the thinking process. Non-Linear thinking however is not intended to be intellectually revolutionary, as is lateral thinking because it does not have the intent or the capability to formalize its concept as a teaching. It is positioned merely as a holistic resource available FOR every decision maker to use, wherever complexity is perceived. The application logic is based on Dr. Bono's definitions of Lateral thinking which is differentiated from Vertical thinking (Referred to as Linear Logic in this writing, and what we may be referred to a conventional thinking or sequential logic) AS described by Dr. Bono :- · In Conventional or Vertical Thinking – the thinking moves only if there is a direction. · In Lateral thinking the thought process moves in order to “generate” a direction. END QUOTE Lateral Thinking was professed as a need by Dr Bono in the 1960's by Dr. Bono for the West and their progressive economies. It was clearly TOO early, because as a concept it has greater affinity with EASTERN TRADITIONAL THINKING. While the EAST is still busy adopting Western thinking norms; the usage of Lateral thinking is increasingly becoming more and more common in the developed World. A paradox since it SHOULD come naturally to us in ASIA !! It has therefore been segmented & positioned so as to be perceived as OUT OF THE BOX/ OUT OF REACH OF NORMAL THINKING!! This was clearly NOT the INTENDED goal of Dr Bono who has implemented in 100,s of schools. His lectures and their positioning (by marketers) have however continued to refer to LT as unique and a popular reading for UNUSUAL INNOVATIVE thinking!! Non-Linear Thinking is intended here to be a simple need based thought process that can help EVOLVE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS BASED ON SELF REVEALING INDICATORS. It is intended to emphasize always that NLT requires LESSER SKILLS & it is assumed that with self-training it can be a very basic tool available to ALL within the majority. In principal it requires the mental willingness to train and curb the reflex of our sequential thinking process; which has been ingrained through our formal learning systems. We have got us used to thinking in sequence using PAST HISTORY as our knowledge guide!! This process then designs solutions based on Linear Logic and almost always looks BACK. The FIRST instinct is to look into the past and identify a “similar situation”, and then again look at PAST solutions as the basic outline with adaptations that imitate any prior success. Before trying to understand Non Linear Thinking, there is a self indicating precondition that allows you to KNOW now if it can be of any benefit to you! THERE MUST BE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT AS A UNIQUE SCENARIO and then the WILLINGNESS FOR SELF CHANGE. It is generally needed when there is acknowledgement of uncertainty and complexity and can be applied by those who ACCEPT that the current output and yield from their old inputs, (which were successful) have now started to fall or become NON LINEAR! Those who are in denial of need for self change or seek a return of the “good old days” would not benefit from NLT. Click- WHO IS BEST SUITED FOR NLT ? I WHY DO YOU NEED NLT? I WHEN DO YOU NEED NLT? |
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