Award winning furniture designer Robert van Embricqs is curious about plants, bone structure and movement which inspire creations that mimic nature. His furniture is designed from a single piece of bamboo and rises to a piece that combines functionality and aesthetics. His “rising chair” resembles an unfolding blossom.
This tale of what inspired Wilbur Wright’s discovery that would get an airplane off the ground is a perfect example of the leaps that are made through associative nonlinear thinking. He linked information about the characteristics of a common unrelated item - that we now often find on our doorstep - with the answer to controlled flight.
Clients often ask, “I have these strengths but how can I best use them in my career?” This is a good question. Managing a career in our turbulent times can be challenging as many of you may know. These turbulent times with increased complexity, uncertainty and rapid change demand a different kind of mind. Fortunately, nonlinear thinkers (NLs) are uniquely equipped to thrive in these conditions.
