7 ways to think outside the box
Unfortunately, thinking outside the box is easier said than done. So how do you arrive at that eureka moment? Here are some ideas:
- Collaborate.
Ask your team members for help. You might even turn it into a competition and offer an incentive for the winning idea.
- Read about how someone else solved a similar problem.
Obviously, you can’t just copy someone else’s idea, but learning about how other companies solved a problem might open your mind up to new ways of thinking.
- Do the opposite of what’s expected.
Ask yourself: what does everyone expect me to do? Then think about doing the opposite.
- Ask questions.
If you’ve been doing things a certain way for a long time, ask yourself why. Is that approach working? If not, why? Questioning everything can help you decide what to keep, what to let go of, and what to change up.
- Change your environment.
Sometimes, all it takes to spark new ideas is a change of scene. Go for a walk outside, eat lunch in a different place than usual, or switch up your workplace.
- Outsource.
Two heads are better than one, and more than two heads are even better! Sometimes you need a fresh perspective from outside your organization.
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