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Both and Thinking, Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems
Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems
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In "Both/And Thinking," Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis challenge the conventional "either/or" approach to problem-solving.
They argue that embracing paradoxes and contradictions leads to more effective decision-making.
The book explores how to identify and navigate creative tensions, offering practical strategies for individuals and organizations.
It draws on years of research and real-world examples to illustrate the power of both/and thinking.
The authors emphasize the importance of understanding and integrating seemingly opposing forces to achieve better outcomes.
They argue that embracing paradoxes and contradictions leads to more effective decision-making.
The book explores how to identify and navigate creative tensions, offering practical strategies for individuals and organizations.
It draws on years of research and real-world examples to illustrate the power of both/and thinking.
The authors emphasize the importance of understanding and integrating seemingly opposing forces to achieve better outcomes.
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, offering a framework for embracing ambiguity and paradox in decision-making.

Marianne Lewis

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Decisions Don’t Have to Be Either-Or
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as a guide to embracing ambiguity and paradox in decision-making.


Curt Nickin

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How to Embrace Ambiguity When Making Decisions
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's book, exploring the idea of embracing paradox and navigating tensions.

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Wendy Smith

Episode 445 - Both/And Thinking with Wendy Smith
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as a book that helped him think about resolving seemingly unresolvable dilemmas.

Tim Houlihan

What If There’s a Better Way to Solve Your Hardest Problems? | Wendy Smith