Nancy Kline’s “Time to think” lays emphasis on the importance of creating a thinking environment for better communication and decision making. It gives us a set of tools and techniques for unlocking the full potential of individuals and teams.
Creating the right environment can enhance people’s ability to think for themselves and relies on 10 components
- Paying Attention, listening with respect and genuine interest
- Asking Incisive Questions, to challenge limiting assumptions
- Equality, acknowledging people as peers
- Showing Appreciation, much more so than criticism
- A sense of Ease, not rushing nor urgency
- Encouragement, not creating competition
- Acknowledging Feelings, allowing emotional release when necessary
- Sharing Information and appreciating reality
- A sense of Place to set everyone at ease
- Embracing Diversity and the strength that comes from differences
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