In what kinds of situations can whole brain thinking be used?
Close A: Any situation that requires thinking that goes beyond a given quadrant’s specialized mode can benefit from whole brain thinking. To insure that each quadrant has been explored in a given process, an approach called a walk-around” is used. Here are four examples of frequently used applications of whole brain thinking: • Decision making. Most decisions benefit from a thought process that includes the review of multiple options and perspectives. A typical example is the purchase of a car. Quadrant A thinkers look at information on the actual performance of the vehicle. Quadrant B thinkers read a consumer report to gather research on the reliability and practical features (e.g., trunk size, safety records, etc.) of the vehicle. Quadrant C thinkers test drive the car to see if it “feels” right. And Quadrant D focuses on the aesthetics, color, styling, and innovations of each model offers. Using whole brain thinking–the thinking of all quadrants–contributes to a better choice and
