Free quiz · 2 minutes
Am I a divergent or convergent thinker?
Ten quick questions to find out which thinking mode you reach for first. You'll get your result straight away, with your strengths, your watch-out and a few ways to use both modes.
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One short video for each thinking style
Creative thinking needs both modes, but never at the same time. We diverge before we converge, and the skill is knowing when to switch. Start with the video that matches your result, then watch the other one to understand the colleagues who think differently from you.
Video 1 · Divergent thinking
Divergent thinkers need to know this
Does your mind go in lots of directions at once? That's a real strength at work, but only if you know when to use it and how to avoid the two traps that hold people back.
In this video:
- Why divergent thinking helps you find the right problem, not just solve the wrong one
- The three times you need it most
- Two traps, “tied to the dock” and “lost at sea”, and the way out of each
- One habit for leaders that saves your team a lot of confusion
Video 2 · Convergent thinking
Convergent thinkers need to know this
You're the one who gets things decided and done. That's a real strength, but it comes with a blind spot most of us don't notice in ourselves, although the people we work with usually do.
In this video:
- The common misconception about convergent thinking, and why it's wrong
- The one thing your colleagues probably wish you knew
- One habit to make your thinking more creative, with a simple AI prompt to help
FAQs
What's the difference?
Both divergent and convergent thinking are important in creative problem solving.
Divergent thinking can help you explore a wide range of possibilities and generate creative and innovative ideas. Convergent thinking helps you evaluate those options and choose the best one against clear criteria. Most problems need both, one after the other.
Is there a right answer?
No. Your result shows a preference, not an ability.
How long does it take?
About two minutes.
Can I use this quiz in a workshop or class?
Yes. Your result appears straight away, so it's ready to use on the spot.
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