The document introduces a framework called Framework Thinking which is described as a structured thinking process to improve the quality of thinking, communication of ideas, and influence. It involves conceptualizing the core idea, breaking it down into components and relationships, expressing the framework using patterns like dimensional analysis or pyramids, and optimizing it through review, testing, feedback and publication. The framework is claimed to elevate thinking, communication and influence by 10 times.

1. Framework Thinking
Improve the way you Think, Communicate and Influence by 10x
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2. Framework Thinking
Achieve 10X Results
Higher Order Thinking
Elevates your Level of
Thinking 10X
Rich Expression
Improves the
Communication of the idea
10X
Thought Multiplier
Inspire the level of
complimentary and
additive thinking in your
audience 10X
Framework Thinking is a structured thinking process that improves the quality of
your thinking, improves the way you communicate your thinking and increases the
influence or impact of your thinking
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3. Define Core Idea
Breakdown
Components & Dimensions
Relationships and
Grouping
Relations, Associations,
links
1. Dimensional Analysis
2. Pyramid Structure
3. Enumeration
4. Mnemonic Fitting
5. Sequencing
6. Virtuous Circles
7. Venn Diagrams
8. Hybrid/Composite
Conceptualization Expression Optimization
Framework Thinking Meta-Framework (CEO Method)
Review
TestFeedback
Publish
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4. Conceptualization
Define Core Idea
Breakdown
Components & Dimensions
Relationships and
Grouping
Relations, Associations,
links
Achieve clarity on the core idea
Break the idea down into its component parts. Use
techniques such as MECE
Identify grouping/hierarchy and relationships between
components
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5. Expression
• Package the concept in a manner that is easily
consumable by the audience
• Use one of the patterns shown here or
variations
• Additional patterns not listed but may apply
• Geometric fitting – Fitting into a shape to express the
idea
• Layer Cakes – Layers of concept building on each
other
• Tree Structures – Show Hierarchical relationships
between ideas
1. Dimensional Analysis
2. Pyramid Structure
3. Enumeration
4. Mnemonic Fitting
5. Sequencing
6. Virtuous Circles
7. Venn Diagrams
8. Hybrid/Composite
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6. Optimization
Review
TestFeedback
Publish
Optimize the Idea and Framework
1. Review – Review yourself and think through
all possibilities
2. Test – Test with friendly users and other
thinkers
3. Feedback – Incorporate feedback and
Optimize
4. Publish – When “Good enough” put the idea
or framework out. Keep using it at any
opportunity
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7. Recap
• Use Framework thinking to elevate your thinking, expression
and impact 10x.
• Build your thinking muscles to create new concepts and ideas.
• Remember your ideas when you need it the most by structuring
them.
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