Most of us are deeply scripted in linear thinking. From our schooling to our workplace, we’re taught to capture and share information in sequential, step-by-step formats. What you may not realize is that tools like notebooks and digital documents are subtly constraining your thinking.
Why is that a problem?
Linear tools like documents, slide decks and note-taking apps are popular because they do one thing extremely well: recording information.
But they were never designed to be tools for thinking tasks like brainstorming, organizing, synthesizing and pattern recognition.
In other words, linear tools are excellent containers but poor seedbeds – environments for nurturing ideas, exploring new possibilities and creative problem-solving.
This new infographic is designed to help you understand where linear tools fall short – and how visual tools can help you elevate your thinking.
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