Week Three Discussion Questions
1. According to the business dictionary (2012), “mental models are beliefs, ideas, images, and verbal descriptions that we consciously and unconsciously form from our experiences and which (when formed) guide our thoughts and actions with narrow channels” (p. 1).
Social, political, and economic situations influence mental model/mindsets.
Because of social, political, and economic situations and past experiences, I limit my decision making based on facts, proof, and careful considerations. I rarely make irrational decisions.
2. The four steps that change one’s mental model/mindset consist of:
a. Power & limits of the models.
b. Test the relevance of the mental models.
c. Overcome inhibitors.
d. Implement, assess, and strengthen the model.
Some possible inhibitors are lack of trust, lack of information, other’s expectations, and set in old ways.
I think I need to work on overcoming inhibitors. I tend to let past experiences and other people’s thoughts discourage me from doing or making certain decisions.
3. “Creative intelligence reflects how we perceive the world around us” (Rowe, 2012, p. 1).
“The four styles of creative intelligence: Intuitive – focuses on results and relies on past experience to guide actions Innovative – concentrates on problem-solving, is systematic, and relies on data
Imaginative – is able to visualize opportunities, is artistic, enjoys writing, and thinks “out of the box”
Inspirational – focuses on social change and giving of self toward that end” (Rowe, 2012, p. 3).
I would identify my style of creative intelligence as intuitive because if I do something I would like to see some results. In addition, I typically learn and rely on my past experiences before making a