Nonlinear thinking. As we learned in the previous module, we can approach critical thinking and problems in a step by step fashion. This is called linear or vertical thinking. However, often we tend not to line up the premises in a normal step by step fashion. When we approach a problem in a different order, we are using nonlinear thinking. Sometimes nonlinear thinking is also called lateral thinking.

Step out of your comfort zone. One of the first steps in developing nonlinear thinking is to step out of your comfort zone. Basically, this concept involves seeing information or circumstances from a different perspective. A zone is defined as an area set apart in some way. In critical thinking and problem solving. We sometimes have to get out of the areas or zones that make us comfortable and stretch our thinking.

Don't jump to conclusions. An important step in problem solving is taking the time to acquire the necessary information. Often we tend to jump to conclusions before we have all the facts. How can we use our understanding of logic to gather all the necessary facts? Remember the premises are the facts are statements that help us come to conclusions. expect an initiate change.

Be the change you wish to see is the common slogan on bumper stickers. With so many events happening on an international and national level each day. Change is simply a standard course in businesses. We can always expect change in organizations, nothing stays the same and we sometimes are in the position where we are the ones initiating the change. being ready to adapt. The question in today's culture is not will change occur in the organization but how well are employees at adapting to change.

Employees protect themselves from becoming obsolete by changing adaptation is a survival skill of nature. The species which survive in an environment are those that are capable of adapting well