A Time to Think
Purpose
Create conditions for independent, high-quality thinking in others
How to Use
Based on Nancy Kline's Thinking Environment (see also Rows 79-80). 1. Create conditions for the 10 Components (Attention, Equality, Ease, Appreciation, Encouragement, Feelings, Information, Difference, Incisive Questions, Place). 2. Each person speaks without interruption -- others give full, generative attention. 3. Use incisive questions to identify and remove limiting assumptions. 4. Rotate so every person has a turn as thinker. 5. Close with a brief appreciation round.
Created by Nancy Kline
When to Use
This tool is suited to the following coaching and facilitation contexts:
| Context | Relevant |
|---|---|
| Individual Coaching | |
| Team Coaching | |
| Leadership Development | |
| Facilitation / Workshop | |
| Online / Virtual |