What do you do if you want to boost your confidence in thinking outside the box?

Para potenciar pensar fuera de la caja es importante tener una mente curiosa, que no se conforma con lo establecido o lo rutinario como la única forma de abordar una situación. Cuestionar las formas de hacer, los contenidos, el alcance, el flujo, son solo algunos de los aspectos con los que una persona puede confrontar una situación para conectarse con fuentes de ideas que permitan abordar mejoras. Nos lleva a transformar situaciones a través de la generación de ideas que surgen al indagar en el ?para qué? se realizan de cierta forma, ?qué pasaría? si se hicieran ciertos cambios, ?qué impacto tendría? en la organización abordarlo. La curiosidad y cuestionamientos con ánimos de construir son muy valiosos y es importante promoverlos.

To start thinking outside of the box, you have to realize what's the size of that box and and where are the borders. Crossing is like in real life - you will have passport control, late, early or missed flights, long boring waiting. And you'll find yourself in an unknown place. You'll need some time to adapt in the environment and then you have two options: Explore with enthusiasm and go further. Pass by and go back. Like all other new processes in life, start with small steps - something that will make you believe in going to the next level. And of course, be your own curator - don't rely on books or podcasts by copying them.

Draw inspiration from a wide range of sources, both within and outside your industry. Look for patterns, trends, and ideas that can spark innovation.

“The box” does not exist; only in your head. Always think free and with an open mind. Always ask: “why” if people put up obstacles.

I have found that a mindset of thinking outside the box can be nurtured by being your authentic self and having an open mind, leading to a free flow of ideas. Journaling your ideas , whether pertinent or not, is an excellent way to discover fantastic ideas.

You know what they say about the biscuit. The good thing here is the bigger step you make outside your comfort zone, the greater experience you get. Yes, you can fail (and you definitely will in some attempts) but the essence is what new thoughts or ideas you will embrace and how you will feel. And in terms of that particular self-exploration, there is no failure! Bonus: you can always apply or redirect the dropped out ideas in another endeavor. Or you will have a great story to tell.

Sobre esto, difiero parcialmente. Si te estás preguntando cómo construir tu confianza no es el momento de salir de tu zona de confort lanzándote a conquistar Troya. Esto puede antes detonar tus triggers y que tu subcosciente (que busca que estés a salvo) te regrese a la zona segura donde estabas. Empieza con el paso 1 CURIOSEA, pero esta vez hazlo sobre ti: ?Qué siento que es lo peor que puede pasar si hoy hago X en vez de Y? o ?qué es lo mejor que puede ocurrir si hoy hago X en vez de Y? ?Qué pierdo al no darme la oportunidad de ver esto diferente??Qué gano si intento esto nuevo hoy? Empieza despacio, con curiosidad sobre ti, las ideas que tienes de tu creatividad y verás cómo conquistas Troya sin darte cuenta.

Sair da zona de conforto é desafiador. Mudar a rotina n?o é fácil. Passamos pela zona do medo e logo com o aprendizado, a zona do crescimento chega e a consequência é incrível! Porque novas capacidades… novas competências s?o adquiridas. #sucesso

Para pensar “fuera de la caja” considero tres aspectos: 1. Asumir riesgos calculados: Estar dispuesto a salir de tu zona de confort y enfrentar desafíos audaces de manera estratégica y cuidadosa. 2. Aprender de los fracasos: Reflexiona sobre las lecciones extraídas de las experiencias, tanto positivas como negativas. 3. Mantener una mentalidad curiosa y abierta: Reflexionar sobre tus ideas y recibir retroalimentación constructiva de otros para fomentar la innovación y la confianza en ti mismo.

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, and try it. The difference between success and failure is one more try!!! Don’t give up until you succeed!!!

In order to think outside the box, you need to be outside the box. It's important to immerse yourself in new experiences, hobbies or environments that all you to see things differently. A fresh environment can aid you in many ways and spark new ideas.

Expormo-nos a diferentes desafios é sem dúvida algo que considero que alarga horizontes. Alguns exemplos que uso no meu dia a dia que me tiram da zona de conforto habitual: - participar em eventos de networking, - inscrever-me em seminários e conferências; - experimentar coisas novas; - testar tecnologia; - ter contacto com pessoas de outros países; - fazer voluntariado; - consultar os outros; - pedir feedback; - implementar uma cultura de melhoria contínua; - ser oradora/ formadora; - participar em pilotos; - conhecer pessoas novas; - ouvir podcasts; - ler artigos; - pedir ajuda; - ser open minded e inclusiva (desmistificar “inconscient bias”). Que vos parece?

That's the cool part! Some of my techniques include: listening to music I am not a fan to, watching news in a foreign language, exploring details in urban areas, etc. These new and/or different unlocks memories or sensations that lead to creating synapsis. And it's only up to you to find out what actives your mind to think in a different way. The key is not be afraid or embarrassed. Even if you're confused in the beginning or not feeling anything, don't stop. You will at some point.

De fato, uma vida marcada por múltiplas experiências sociais, através de meios variados, acrescenta em riqueza imensurável. E, invariavelmente, deságua em criatividade. Em um mundo que pende ao pensamento binário, que petrifica a vida e à descolore, abrir-se as inúmeras experiências é viver menos cinza e mais colorido. é ter ideias menos elementares e mais criativas.

You can basically extract an idea from everything. Challenge yourself to write down your dreams for one week and after another week go through your notes. You can get fresh ideas and develop them. Or you can type what you feel when you are listening to music. By doing so you are creating connections and your brain will start generating ideas every time you are hearing a particular song. Thread in the needle - by expressing your thoughts using various stimulus, you will nurture creative processes that will lead to solutions in the future.

Recentemente eu li o livro escrito por Madre Teresa de Calcutá, uma religiosa católica que realizou trabalhos incríveis com os menos favorecidos. Em um dos capítulos do livro, ela fala sobre o poder do silêncio, da reclus?o, da solitude para refletir. Ela diz que quando calamos o mundo à nossa volta, e nos voltamos para dentro de nós mesmos, obtemos respostas e percep??es preciosas que o "barulho" nos impedia de ver e ouvir. A introspec??o silenciosa e sincera, é parte fundamental no processo constante de auto conhecimento, reconhecimento, mudan?as e cria??o de algo novo.

Think of regular reflection as updating your personal roadmap. It’s like checking your GPS during a road trip to make sure you’re on the right path, seeing how far you’ve come, and deciding if there’s a more scenic route to take. This practice keeps your journey towards innovation on track and deeply informed by your past insights and experiences.

Journaling. Journaling. Journaling. It could be impulse journaling. Regular journaling. Or both. The more you journal, the more you let your mind loose and open to new ideas. By journaling, you are giving your mind an outlet to express itself.

One thing I found helpful is the ability to transfer knowledge in terms of experience. This comes from from constant meditation on processes involved in solving a challenge in the past. Such brooding or reflection sometimes ignite ideas that eventually solve the new challenge that is being faced or give a clue on similarities in pattern or progression of a particular problem. This of course builds confidence in solving problems creatively or thinking outside the box.

Boosting confidence often requires gaining new experiences, and one effective way to achieve this is by taking breaks and allowing oneself to relax. Nature serves as a profound source of inspiration in this regard. Engaging in activities such as taking walks and listening to the melodies of birds can stimulate fresh ideas and enhance creativity. This, in turn, contributes to a boost in confidence and self-assurance.

Hoje em dia, com a melhoria das ferramentas de AI, o processo de brainstorm pode ser feito entre você e a maquina. Se souber como fazer os prompts nas ferramentas como chatgpt, e souber filtrar e direcionar a conversa, pode ser um poderoso aliado na gera??o de ideias. Para fazer isso, volta ao tema da curiosidade, nesse caso, em aprender como utilizar essa nova tecnologia.

Mash-up style brainstorming is, in my experience, always a great way to generate fresh ideas! 1. Ideally, the facilitator does not explain the whole purpose of the exercise to the participants, so that they are not biased when working. Facilitator just asks participants to list 10 characteristics of a specific industry/product/movie/culture/etc (assigned by the facilitator to the group, who will choose an industry very different from the actual problem). 2. Once they have done that - and only then - facilitator tells them to get inspired by each of the 10 listed characteristics and to find between 1 & 3 ideas to solve the problem at stake, per each of the 10 characteristics listed. That works beautifully to achieve a creative shift!

1.Flow and allow the people been themselves. 2. Diverge and converge is the only think to iterate 3. Understand that you can fail and reimagine

There's no one way out there for generating human (Not AI) ideas consistently. There are frameworks, they help. But the best way to generate ideas easily and fast is whenever you are in the flow state. Some people try to enter the flow state every day. This is pretty draining. That's why, I suggest having max. 2-3 days per week to dedicate for brainstorming and idea generation. PS this is based on personal experience.

To enhance confidence in creative thinking, actively seek diverse feedback on your ideas. Engage with colleagues, friends, or online communities to gain varied perspectives. This feedback can refine your concepts and expose you to new possibilities. In my experience as a CTO, such interactions not only improve ideas but also build resilience to critique, strengthening your creative confidence. This approach is vital for anyone looking to innovate continuously and effectively in any field.

Most organisations are moving toward a culture that encourages employees to speak up and share new ideas and diverse thoughts. This is a great thing, feeling safe to be able to do this is essential. New ideas and thoughts, this is where innovation comes from. I truly believe that there is no such thing as a daft question, so put it out there! You will be surprised where that thought might take you, and the organisation.

Talking to others about your ideas is such an important innovation accelerator. Someone can take what might seem wacky to you and make it relevant, or they can point out a new perspective that helps you improve those ideas. Someone who loves an idea can help give you confidence to step outside the box with it. They are out of the box with you! If you find different people to explore with you can find alternatives and improvements to build those ideas onto something real

Eine andere Perspektive auf das eigene Tun und Leben zu bekommen ist wichtig. Daher finde ich soziales Feedback als immens f?rderlich. Für uns sind unsere Kompetenzen und Entscheidungen vielleicht nicht bedeutend - für andere aber schon. Daher ist es gut zu wissen wie andere über die eignen Taten und Entscheidungen denken.

I wholeheartedly agree. Feedback is an integral part of growth and development, and working in an environment that supports such candor is exceptional. That said, one must be open minded and not only able, but willing to hear other perspectives without allowing biases to intercept.

It's important to remember that achieving success isn't easy and thinking outside the box is crucial for opening the door to new opportunities. There are four key ingredients that can help you enhance your creative thinking skills: 1. A strong desire to acquire knowledge. 2. Willingness to take on new challenges. 3. Travelling and meeting people from diverse cultures. 4. Being unafraid to ask questions and seek feedback. If you possess these qualities, then you'll be well-equipped to think innovatively and achieve your goals.

Pra pensar fora da caixa é muito importante estar dentro da caixa, conhecendo bem todos os fatores internos e externos que se relacionam com a opera??o. Além de estar conectado aos stakeholders, suas percep??es e anseios e raciocinando sempre com ciência, tecnologia e inova??o. N?o dá para pensar fora da caixa sendo uma pessoa "fora da casinha".

I tap into my spiritual side Meditation is really helpful - being with your thoughts in silent can unlock many creative ideas you had hidden or may not have thought of Walking (in slient) - going on a walk and just being around nature is really helpful. You get inspiration and ideas start flowing Affirmations - we are all creative if you let yourself be, tell yourself you are amazing and have great ideas

The strategies for increasing your confidence in thinking outside the box and becoming a more innovative and creative thinker include: (i) Don't let fear hold you back from exploring new ideas and approaches. (ii) Take a risk, (iii) challenge assumptions, and (iv) embrace uncertainty. With these strategies, you'll be amazed at what you can achieve in life.

Bravery- comes in many guises but having a go and and pushing yourself can result in success for you and those around you. A successful outcome may not always be evident instantly so patience really helps.