Last updated on Nov 4, 2024

What are your FourSight problem solving preferences and how can you develop them?

Creative problem solving (CPS) is a skill that can help you tackle complex challenges and generate innovative solutions. But how do you approach a problem creatively? Do you prefer to clarify the situation, generate ideas, develop solutions, or implement actions? These are the four stages of the CPS process, and each one requires a different mindset and skill set. Knowing your preferences and strengths in each stage can help you improve your CPS performance and collaborate better with others.

1 What is FourSight?

FourSight is a tool that measures your problem solving preferences and styles based on how you respond to a series of questions. It gives you a profile that shows how much you prefer each of the four stages of the CPS process: clarifier, ideator, developer, and implementer. Clarifiers like to gather and analyze information, ideators like to brainstorm and explore possibilities, developers like to refine and test ideas, and implementers like to execute and follow through. Your profile can help you understand your natural tendencies and preferences, as well as your potential blind spots and gaps.

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Ivan Primus

Audit Assurance Associate at EY (Ernst & Young) with expertise in auditing & risk management | Founder and CEO of Primus Media
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Clarifier: Prefers gathering information and defining problems. To develop this, practice asking insightful questions and ensure clarity in problem statements. Ideator: Excels at brainstorming and generating ideas. Enhance this by exploring new thinking techniques, like mind mapping, and setting aside regular time for free-flowing idea sessions. Developer: Focuses on refining and evaluating ideas. Improve this by learning structured evaluation methods and practicing critical thinking to refine concepts into workable plans. Implementer: Driven to take action and achieve results. Develop this by setting clear goals, creating action plans, and tracking progress to ensure execution.

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2 Why is FourSight useful?

FourSight can help you improve your CPS skills in several ways. First, it can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses in each stage of the process, and how to leverage or develop them. For example, if you are a strong ideator but a weak implementer, you might need to focus more on planning and action steps, or seek feedback and support from others who are good at implementing. Second, it can help you recognize and appreciate the diversity of problem solving styles in your team or organization, and how to communicate and collaborate more effectively with them. For example, if you are a clarifier working with an ideator, you might need to balance your need for data and clarity with their need for creativity and experimentation.

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3 How can you take the FourSight assessment?

You can take the FourSight assessment online by visiting the official website and purchasing a code. The assessment takes about 15 minutes to complete, and you will receive a personalized report that shows your profile and explains your preferences and styles. You can also compare your profile with others who have taken the assessment, and access resources and tips to improve your CPS skills. The assessment is suitable for individuals, teams, and organizations who want to enhance their problem solving capabilities and creativity.

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4 How can you apply the FourSight results?

Once you have your FourSight profile, you can use it to guide your CPS practice and learning. Reflect on how it matches or differs from your self-perception and expectations, and identify one or two areas you want to develop or improve in your CPS skills. Set a specific goal and action plan for your development or improvement, then track your progress and celebrate your achievements. For example, if you want to become a better clarifier, you might set a goal to clarify the problem statement and criteria for success for your next project, use tools like mind maps or fishbone diagrams, seek feedback from others who are good at clarifying, keep a journal of your questions and insights, and share your results and feedback with your team or mentor.

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5 How can you learn more about FourSight and CPS?

If you are interested in learning more about FourSight and CPS, there are several resources and opportunities available. You can visit the FourSight website and blog to access articles, videos, podcasts, and webinars on various topics related to problem solving and creativity. You can also join the FourSight community and network with other problem solvers and creative thinkers from different backgrounds and industries. You can also enroll in online or in-person courses and workshops on FourSight and CPS, offered by certified facilitators and trainers. These courses and workshops can help you deepen your understanding and application of the FourSight tool and the CPS process, and enhance your personal and professional growth.

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Jutta Kallies-Schweiger

Autorin & Expertin für Inner Development & kreative Problemlösung / soluvaire® Coaching, & Akademie Programm für Coaches & Führungspersonen
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Als FourSight Lead Germany stehe ich jederzeit gerne für eine Beratung, die Erstellung von Denkprofilen oder der deutschsprachigen Zertifizierung von FourSight Mindset Facilitator zur Verfügung.

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1 What is FourSight?

2 Why is FourSight useful?

3 How can you take the FourSight assessment?

4 How can you apply the FourSight results?

5 How can you learn more about FourSight and CPS?

6 Here’s what else to consider

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1 What is FourSight?

2 Why is FourSight useful?

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4 How can you apply the FourSight results?

5 How can you learn more about FourSight and CPS?

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