Tim Richardson gave a presentation called "THINK!" to encourage thinking in new ways. He discussed why people don't think like being conditioned for sameness or fearing failure. He suggested being like "Joseph" from the Bible and cultivating a culture that encourages new thinking. Richardson also advised assessing which ideas need reconsidering and partnering with innovators in a company to drive innovation. The presentation emphasized using both logical and visual thinking styles and expanding brain possibilities through continuous learning.

1. THINK!
Presented to:
NCRA
November 3, 2015
Presented by:
Tim Richardson

2. Why don’t people think?
• Not encouraged
• Fear of failure
• Conditioned for sameness

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@TimRichardson

4. THINK!
Be like “Joseph”

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17. How can I help
cultivate a culture that
encourages new
thinking at my
company?

18. THINK!
Kiss good ideas
goodbye

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26. What “good” idea
do I need to kiss
goodbye? What “bad”
idea do I need to
reconsider?

27. THINK!
Grow innovators!

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30. Who are the innovators
and early adopters in
my company and
how can we partner
to drive innovation?

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32. THINK!
Use both brains

33. “Jud” Judgment:
• Logical & linear in their thinking
• Ideas are driven through facts
and figures
• Only one “right” answer
• Don’t JUMP, THINK!

34. “Gen” Generator:
• Visual in their thinking
• Ideas are developed via
unrelated connections
• Almost always more than
one “right” answer
• Don’t THINK, JUMP!

35. Your greatest strength
over used can become
your biggest weakness.

36. Your greatest weakness
overcome can become
your biggest strength.

37. ?
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38. How do I utilize my thinking
strength to help move my
company forward?

39. THINK!
Expand the brain
possibilities

40. 6 books related to your
position or profession

41. 6 audio or video learning
programs

42. 6 personal or professional
learning events

43. 6 vacations per year

45. Exercise 6 days a week

47. 6 incremental improvements:

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50. Which 6 x 6 principle
has the greatest
potential to help me
think?

51. Continue the learning:
• S/T – SpeakerTracks
notification of speaking opps
• E/Z – electronic magazine
• F/U Request follow-up about a
future speaking opportunity

52. Contact info:
Email: Tim@TimRichardson
Phone: 865-984-2700
Web : www.TimRichardson.com
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