But they are needed for different purposes. You will get the most from them if you understand their strengths and use them accordingly.
Fools on your creative problem solving team
Fools are good at asking questions
Fools help you discover options
Fools are best at stepping into new paradigms
Fools are fond of breaking rules
Fools are helpful in defining strategy
Fools are effective
Fools are best at divergent thinking
Fools help you zoom out to see the big picture
Experts on your creative problem solving team
Experts are best at answering questions
Experts help you focus
Experts are best at maintaining the status quo
Experts are fond of following procedures
Experts are dependable with tactics
Experts are efficient
Experts are best at convergent thinking
Experts help you zoom in on the details
When you form your creative problem solving teams, be sure to include both fools and experts. Both groups play critical parts in the creative problem solving process. It’s not about being right or wrong. It’s about finding and implementing the best solutions to the challenges you face.
George Torok
Creative Facilitator
Creative Problem Solving seminars
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