Thinking For A Change: Discovering the Power to Create, Communicate and Lead

Published by Published by Harmony Books, 1996, hardcover, illustrated, index, 228 pages, condition: new.

The coauthor of Lessons from the Art of Juggling teaches us how to "re-think the way we think, " by introducing an approach to thriving on change called "synvergent thinking, " the art of balancing convergent and divergent thinking modes, logic and imagination, reason and intuition.

A groundbreaking self-help and business psychology book that challenges the limitations of "industrial-age thinking" and introduces strategies to help individuals and organizations navigate a rapidly accelerating world by fundamentally restructuring how they process ideas.

Synvergent Thinking

The foundation of the book relies on "synvergent thinking," which Gelb defines as the art of balancing convergent (logical, analytical, detailed) and divergent (imaginative, creative, big-picture) thought processes. Instead of choosing between logic and intuition, synvergent thinking trains the brain to hold multiple pairs of seemingly opposite ideas simultaneously to generate unique insights.

Heavily featuring the mind-mapping techniques popularized by Tony Buzan, Gelb demonstrates how to use visual diagrams to organically link disparate thoughts, boost memory, and fast-track brainstorming sessions.

Gelb draws upon the cognitive habits of world-changing minds like Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, and Charles Darwin to show how ordinary people can mirror their multi-dimensional approaches to everyday problem-solving.

The text provides concrete strategies to map out personal life goals, run highly effective and collaborative business meetings, and structure ideas for maximum impact.

Rather than fearing institutional or personal disruptions, the book outlines mental frameworks to treat unexpected change as a prime catalyst for innovation and leadership development.

This book is widely recommended for corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and creative professionals trying to break free from linear thinking patterns to improve organizational agility and personal productivity.