Arena:  Applied Critical Thinking

Organizational Opportunity Statements and Assumptions

Lab Content

Introduction

Presentation and Activity 1

Go Deeper

Go Deeper

Download Chalkboard Presentation

Activity 1 – Accelerating Knowledge Sharing

Each Catalytic Thinking Lab is supported by a WindTunneling project. WindTunneling is a systemic methodology to accelerate learning and knowledge sharing. Share what you learned from the lab transparently and anonymously. Compare your thinking and respond to the ideas of others. Everyone gets to see every idea; no one knows who shared which idea.

Go to WindTunneling. Use Project Code 23ACAA  to record your insights.

Activity 2 – Refining Problem Statements with Assumptions

Repeat the activity, Refining Opportunity Statements with Assumptions, but this time change your focus to organizational problem statements.

Practice this with 2-3 problems currently facing the organization.

Activity 3 – Refining Opportunity Statements with Assumptions

Repeat the activity by yourself. Focus specifically on opportunities that relate directly to the work you do with the organization.

Other References, Articles, and Books

  • Share references, articles, or books in the WindTunneling Project that you think will be good supplemental content for future participants.