Convergent and DIvergent Thinking

1st Guideline for Convergent

Apply Affirmative Judgement

3rd Guideline for Convergent

Check your Objectives

1st Guideline of Divergent

Defer Judgement

Step 1 of the Problem Solving Protocol

Determine whether or not you really have a problem.

Step 5 of the Problem Solving Protocol

For each of the possible solutions you have identifies, determine how likely it is to succeed. Convergent phase.

2nd Guideline of Divergent

Go for Quantity

Part B of Step 2 of the Problem Solving Protocol

Help is probably available if I look for it.

Part C of Step 2 of the Problem Solving Protocol

I am perfectly capable of solving this problem.

Step 8 of the Problem Solving Protocol

If no solution can be found that works, re-evaluate what you are trying to accomplish.

Step 2 of the Problem Solving Protocol

If you determine that you really do have a problem, take a moment to affirm the following positive beliefs.

Step 7 of the Problem Solving Protocol

If your solution does not work, clear your mind, go back to another solution you have identifies, and try it out.

2nd Guideline for Convergent

Keep Novelty Alive

3rd Guideline of Divergent

Make Connection

4th Guideline for Divergent

Seek Novelty

Step 4 of the Problem Solving Protocol

Start identifying the obstacles in your way and possible solutions for overcoming each obstacle.

Step 3 of the Problem Solving Protocol

Start thinking to yourself about this problem.

Divergent

The process of thinking without limitations or constraints while generating a wide variety of numerous and original ideas.

Convergent

The process of using real-world limitations or constraints as filters and finding a single best solution or idea.

Part A of Step 2 of the Problem Solving Protocol

There are probably a number of ways to solve it, and I will surely find one of them.

Step 6 of the Problem Solving Protocol

Try out the solution you believe has the best chance and it fits your level of risk