first draft of slide deck for some upcoming presentations and workshops on cognitive diversity - joe gerstandt

1. do great minds think alike? considering cognitive diversity

13. Ned Herrmann analytical rational realistic factual logical definitive risk taker creative flexible synthesizer conceptual intuitive persistent planner organized disciplined detailed practical passionate cooperative empathetic expressive harmonizing responsive

14. Solving technical problems Analyzing complex issues Logical approach Interpersonal aspects of situations Ice breakers Socializing in meetings Conceptualizing Innovating Seeing the big picture Routine Meetings Details Structure Expressing ideas Understanding group dynamics Team building Logic ahead of feelings No interaction with people Implementing ideas Developing plans Follow-up and completion “ Blue Sky” thinking Not following the rules Joys Frustrations Joys Frustrations Joys Frustrations Joys Frustrations Cerebral Mode (abstract & intellectual thought) Limbic Mode (concrete and emotional processing) Left Mode Right Mode ANALYZE ORGANIZE STRATEGIZE PERSONALIZE Ned Herrmann

16. Ned Herrmann counting money spending money saving money helping the others

17. Ned Herrmann earnings diversity market share human potential

18. Ned Herrmann get lost get funding get insurance get lucky

19. Ned Herrmann financial strategic tactical people

20. “ Forensic science using the undeniable facts of blood type, fingerprints, and spectrographic analysis of paint fragments proves beyond a doubt…” Ned Herrmann

21. “ This accident demonstrates the lethal combination of drunk driving and faulty car design. These two issues are national in scope and deserve urgent Congressional attention if future generations are to be adequately protected…” Ned Herrmann

22. “ At 3:30 pm, Thursday, April 9 th , on Route 9, 15 miles North of Columbus, a black 1978 Plymouth 4-door sedan traveling at 75 mph in a 35 mph school zone…” Ned Herrmann

23. “ Tearful, screaming mother attacks cowering suspect as irate police officer hold off an angry mob at the terrifying scene of a tangled school bus and the accidents victims.” Ned Herrmann

28. i d e n t i t y d i v e r s i t y

38. 3-better problem solving The Difference | Scott Page

40. 4-conformity kills

41. 5-human nature

48. Difference Matrix Glenda Eoyang HSDI high difference low difference high interaction learning growth self-organization stress conflict exhaustion celebration reinforcement energy low productivity wasted energy factions low interaction reflection safety clearing the decks isolation misunderstanding frustration comfort belonging rest and recovery boredom stagnation death

49. Difference Matrix Glenda Eoyang HSDI high difference low difference high interaction move to low difference: Tell a joke. State a shared value or belief. Share personal experience. Pick a low difference topic. move to low interaction: Stop communicating. Leave the area. Explain yourself. Pick a low communication topic. low interaction move to high interaction: Ask a question. Use another medium. Listen more. Pick a high communication topic. move to high difference: Amplify little differences Play devils advocate Pick a high difference topic

52. thank you!