Volume 1 Chapter 6 Flashcards
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with?
Style
Level refers to?
Potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency). It is important to understand and remember that both styles (adaption and innovation) are found at every level—from the highest to the lowest.
Style refers to?
“How we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making. These style differences, which lie on a normally distributed continuum, range from strong adaption to strong innovation.
Define Problem A
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
Define Problem B
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A.
Potential for Problem Solving
Adaptors and innovators are equally good at solving problems…but optimal problem solving results from both adaptors and innovators working on the problem together because it brings all sides (perspectives) of a problem to light. Although this brings Problem B into the mix, leaders who manage this cognitive diversity effectively end up with the best possible solutions.
What is a Bridger?
First, and foremost, bridging is a social role that requires: human relation skills, Bridger to be acceptable to those they bridge, A willingness to fulfill the role.
What is an Adaptor?
They Supply consensus, sensitivity, and group cohesion, Provide stability and continuity, Provide a safe testing group for risky ventures.
Describe an Innovator?
They Provide the break with accepted Theory, Provoke the group to reconsider consensus related issues, Supply the Dynamics to bring about discontinuous change.
What is a Coping Behavior?
Coping behavior is effort required to do something that in not our preference.
Coping Behavior Condition 1
When operating in an environment where we can use our preferred style (little to no cognitive gap exists)
Coping Behavior Condition 2
When operating in an environment where we cannot use our preferred style because of a large cognitive gap.
Coping Behavior Condition 3
When the opportunity for/to cope no longer exists. (New position, boss, duties, assignment, etc.)
Coping Behavior Condition 4
When the motive for coping no longer exists or is no longer important. (Unable to get promoted, recognized, or rewarded or something in life has changed.)
