Inversion Thinking Flashcards
What is inversion thinking?
A thinking method to help us reverse engineer solutions to complicated problems by thinking about them backward.
How does inversion thinking relate to the solution of a problem we face?
It asks us not to look for the solution itself, but the possible reasons we might not arrive at the solution.
How does inversion thinking allow you to get closer to the desired outcome?
By identifying potential risks and circumnavigating them.
Finish this thought: Even when we don’t know what to do…
It helps us understand what not to do!
Finish this: Even though inversion thinking may not lead to the solution every time…
It almost always helps us avoid problems and mitigate risk
Which is most true about inversion thinking?
It reveals obvious solutions
It reveals obvious problems
It defies most logical conventions
It reveals obvious problems
For which purpose is inversion most valuable?
Short-term strategy
Risk aversion
Decision triage
Risk aversion
