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Andy Gilbert Andy Gilbert commented on Sprint 1.3 Synthesis: The Design Principles of Adaptable Organizations

I think you have missed the point & design principle of "Solution Focused Thinking at all levels" . Under "Creativity", you mention that "management processes must nurture innovation in every corner o... More

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Andy Gilbert Andy Gilbert commented on Solution Focused Thinking at all levels

Thanks Martin - it is a great video that illustrates the choices people have about the way they think. We are on the same page! Now imagine if organisations helped their people to think about their t... More

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Andy Gilbert Andy Gilbert commented on Solution Focused Thinking at all levels

I agree re the reptilian brain & fight/flight response. You might want to consider what triggers the amygdala & if this can happen without imagination (an element of thought). However, it is possible... More

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Andy Gilbert Andy Gilbert commented on Solution Focused Thinking at all levels

Hi Martin, Thinking is comprised of various elements including internal dialogue (both statements & questions), recalled memories & imagination. From these elements "fear" (hindering imagined future)... More

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Andy Gilbert Andy Gilbert commented on Transparency

And openness requires open mindedness which requires a solution focused mindset - one that is open to possibility thinking, involving others, the overcoming of obstacles and the challenging of possibl... More

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Andy Gilbert Andy Gilbert commented on Solution Focused Thinking at all levels

Yup - you've got it Keith! Welcome to the realisation club - so many people still think making interventions at the "actions" level will bring the desired results. But even World Class Best Practice... More

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Andy Gilbert Andy Gilbert commented on Solution Focused Thinking at all levels

Hi Jamie, It will be easier for you to look at www.gomadthinking.com to understand more about the Go MAD Framework & applications. Happy to pick this up offline & talk you through or demo some of the ... More

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Andy Gilbert Andy Gilbert commented on Solution Focused Thinking at all levels

Our education system should definitely be providing solution focused thinking tools and skills. The ability to design high quality possibility based questions is a key skill - not just for adults in o... More

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Andy Gilbert Andy Gilbert commented on Solution Focused Thinking at all levels

Hi Bruce, For the past 15 years I have been using a well researched framework for Making A Difference in 40 different countries (see www.gomadthinking.com) with over 250 organisations. Whilst the pri... More

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Andy Gilbert Andy Gilbert commented on Peer regulation

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Andy Gilbert Andy Gilbert commented on Peer regulation

Let's focus on tomorrow's "enablement systems" rather than "control systems". For the goal to be achieved people must be enabled to Go M.A.D. (Make A Difference) and develop the capability of self-dis... More

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Andy Gilbert Andy Gilbert commented on Solution Focused Thinking at all levels

It is possible to have an adaptable toolkit that contains many forms of "possibility thinking" tools which can be used not only to think through ways of adapting the organisation but also to keep adap... More

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Solution Focused Thinking at all levels

To adapt, organisations must equip their people at all levels with a solution focused "shared thinking system" in a similar way to equipping them with a shared IT system. This shared set of "adaptability tools" will develop a mindset of "possibility thinking". Embedded working practices will encourage people to Go M.A.D....

By Andy Gilbert on May 29, 2022

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