Nancy Kline has pioneered the Thinking Environment since 1985, and is best known for her books and work on Time to Think – Listening to Ignite the Human Mind and More Time to Think – the Power of Independent Thinking and more recently Living with Time to Think – the Goddaughter Letters.
In this second part of our interview, you will learn about the benefits of creating a Thinking Environment, which include:
- the generation of fresh, useful, creative independent thinking in each person
- increased self-esteem
- saves time and increased energy
Nancy describes four of many essential qualities that we can offer and demonstrate to one another to generate independent thinking in others.
We discuss whether the Thinking Environment will work for anyone in any environment. Nancy suggests, “probably, and as long as there is a mutual commitment to independent thinking” and the question is, “do we want people to think for themselves?” The challenge is the requirement for obedience over and above independence.
You will hear some fascinating examples of where the Thinking Environment is working – in an amazing and profound way with impressive results such as where an African country saved 42% of its entire revenue by implementing a Thinking Environment process in one meeting
To learn more about the Thinking Environment and the 10 behaviours that facilitate it, the Thinking Session and the profound results that individuals and teams achieve when operating in this way, please visit www.timetothink.com
If you would like to experience a Thinking Partner Session for yourself to gain more clarity, create new insights and achieve more for yourself, contact me at jane@ashvaleconsultancy.com.
If you would like to develop your own skills in providing Thinking Partner Sessions, I shall be offering Developing a Thinking Partnership training programmes from 1st May in the stunning environment of Greenwoods Spa Hotel, Essex, – please contact me to register your interest at jane@ashvaleconsultancy.com