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Harnessing the Power of Reflective Thinking in Your Organization

By Daniel Patrick Forrester

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Table of Contents

Introduction: The Space Between Data and Meaning The Human Need for Think Time: of Business, Interleaving, and Solving Big Problems Forcing Think Time: of Presidential Commutes, Personal Battle Rhythms & Making Time to Wonder Thinking Out Loud: of Terminal Niceness, Intellectual Awkwardness & Real Dialogues Promoting Think Time: of Intellectual Freedom, Digital Books & Manly Refrigerators Let's Take a Step Back: from Abusing E-mail to Exceptional Organizations TOO BIG TO THINK? OF CASSANDRAS & COGNITIVE DISSONANCE Rapid Contemplation: Rethinking War in the Middle of War OUTSIDE THE DAY-to-DAY FROM RADICAL SABATTICALS TO UNLEASHING REFLECTIVE CAPACITY Reflection & Extreme Situations: From Commanders Intent, to Finding the Middle Ground The Future of Think Time and Reflection: From Sovereign Debt to Subway Performances

About the Author

DANIEL PATRICK FORRESTER Strategist and management consultant with over fifteen years experience leading complex strategy and technology evolution engagements for senior executives from Fortune 100 and 500 companies, and federal government organizations. He is currently a Director and Executive within Sapient Government Services, a subsidiary of Sapient Corporation.

Reviews

'Daniel Forrester has sliced through the paradox of our time: while the world seems to want you to go ever faster and keep up with ever more, it actually rewards you for being insightful and for doing work with meaning. I know it's hard to slow down to read this, but you should.' - Seth Godin, author of Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? 'While technological improvements make it easier to both act and act quickly, this powerful book reminds us about the value of reflection. Invest the time to read this wonderful work. Your professional and personal actions will be that much more impactful when they are informed by its insights on thoughtfulness.' - Mark Zupan, Dean and Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Simon School of Business, University of Rochester 'Speed and action have replaced well thought out strategic thinking. Daniel provides a valuable guide on how to strategically think and analyze before we act. This first rate book is a must read for leaders in every facet of our society.' - General Anthony C. Zinni USMC (Retired) 'Daniel Forrester singles out what is potentially the largest opportunity for corporations and governments of our time: the power of deep reflection at all levels of the organization. Through persuasive and insightful examples he provides evidence that more and better think time is a value creating proposition. He also contributes useful recommendations to actually implement think time habits in your organizations. Anyone in the corporate world should read this book; it may transform your company.' - Sergio A. Pernice, MBA Director and Professor of Organizational Design and Financial Engineering and Risk Management, UCEMA Business School, Argentina