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The Problem-Solving Process That Prevents Groupthink

Jim Schreier Posted on June 17, 2019 Posted in Facilitation, Implications Wheel, Strategic Exploration Tools, Unintended Consequences

The Implications Wheel promotes “divergent” thinking while the Strategy Matrix is designed for “convergent” thinking. This article documents the importance of knowing the differences.

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