📝 Linear thinking: systematic, logical, great for structured tasks & well-defined problems.
📝 Non-linear thinking: perfect for creative connections, multiple perspectives, & innovative solutions in complex situations.
Adjust your approach for best results!
Examples...
Non-linear: Brainstorming
Prompt example:
"we're looking for innovative ways to increase engagement on our brand website. Could you brainstorm a list of creative strategies or ideas that we could consider?"
Non-linear: Explore Opposing Perspectives
Prompt example:
"ChatGPT, can you provide arguments for and against the implementation of a remote work policy in our organization?"
Non-linear: Open-Ended Problem Definition
Prompt example:
"ChatGPT, we're facing declining sales in our e-commerce store. Can you suggest potential factors that could be causing this?"
Non-linear: Connect Disparate Ideas:
"ChatGPT, we're a tech company considering a move into the healthcare industry. Can you suggest ways our current tech expertise might be applied in this new field?"
Non-linear: Challenge Assumptions:
"ChatGPT, we've always marketed our products to millennials. Could there be potential in targeting a different demographic? What could be the implications?"
Linear: Clearly Define the Problem:
"ChatGPT, how can we precisely articulate the issue of declining customer engagement on our platform?
Linear: Gather Relevant Information:
"ChatGPT, what specific data and metrics should we track to better understand our user engagement issue?
Linear: Evaluate Possible Solutions:
"ChatGPT, considering our data [insert unique info], what are the pros and cons of increasing ad spend vs. improving content to boost engagement?
Linear: Implement the Chosen Solution:
"ChatGPT, if we decide to increase ad spend, what would be a step-by-step plan to do so effectively?
Linear: Analyze & Learn from the Outcome:
"ChatGPT, post implementing our solution, how can we measure its success and what key learnings can we draw from it?
Use Non-Linear when you need:
- creative or innovation solutions
- complex problems
- multiple perspectives
- early brainstorming
Use Linear when you need:
- to convert brainstorming into clear solutions
- precision
- cause-&-effect scenarios
- established/proven methods
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