Category: Diversity of Thought
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Flip The Problem
Imagine a team stuck in analysis paralysis. Instead of following the same decision-making framework, the leader says: ‘Let’s flip the problem—what would happen if we did the opposite?’ That unconventional exercise sparks a new path forward.” Weird Wisdom® means daring…
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Stretch-the-Box Thinking
Stretching-the-box thinking might feel risky—but it’s often the bridge to breakthrough success. What’s your favorite example of a ‘weird’ idea that worked?
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Explore The Unconventional
Want to know if your organization is truly unconventional? Look for these signs. They’re some of the foundation of creative, resilient, and forward-thinking cultures. Which of these signs is most alive in your team?
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Do We Need Another Label?
Not everything needs a label, especially you. There’s a new word doing the rounds: “otrovert.” It’s meant to describe people who sit somewhere between introvert and extrovert; those who adapt depending on the situation. Interesting idea, for sure. The moment…
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Blind Spots
Best practices can help—but they can also create blind spots. Weird Wisdom® invites us to question what’s considered ‘the norm’ and stretch beyond it.
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Diversity of Thought in the Media #1
Diversity of Thought has been everywhere in the media this past week, though no one’s actually called it that. Last Wednesday, The Australian quoted Deakin University Vice Chancellor Iain Martin, ‘it our duty to make students ready for challenging ideas…
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Employee Value Differential
Diversity of Thought; the next thing organisations are overlooking. Many organisations say they value difference, yet most still recruit, promote, and plan in ways that reward similarity. The result? Leaders stuck dealing with the same issues on repeat; conflict, turnover,…
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Evolve Your Thinking
Innovation doesn’t come from playing safe. It comes from questioning assumptions, experimenting, and daring to try the unexpected. Ready to evolve your team’s thinking?
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The Cost of Conventional Wisdom
The Cost of Conventional Wisdom When organizations stick to the “safe” path:🚫 Innovation slows🚫 Talent disengages🚫 Opportunities pass by The cost of playing safe is often higher than the cost of trying and failing. How is conventional wisdom costing your…
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Ditch The Safe Ideas
What if your biggest growth opportunity isn’t in the safe ideas—but in the weird ones you are afraid to voice? Too often, unconventional ideas get shut down before they’re explored.They feel risky. Unpolished. Even unrealistic. But here’s a truth: the…
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