McDonald’s theory
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Dec 8, 2020
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About engaging in creative conversations by suggesting rough ideas and breaking the ice.
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Dec 13, 2022 05:17 PM
as humans we are natural editors than we are as writers.
A rough draft gives control to the recipients to become collaborators. The art of editing and refining does something to people — they make the idea their own.
Not everyone puts themselves out there in a group setting with a rough idea. It's feels like a risky proposition, but only by doing so repeatedly can we aim to become Original Thinkers . Not everyone can come up with original ideas initially, but taking initiative even when the ideas are half-baked, sometimes quarter baked is what that makes us stand out.
We can use this very human construct to break ice and start conversations.
You are with a group of friends, colleagues and no one has any ideas for lunch, suggest McDonald's.
Creative sparks fly. Nothing rallies the group better than this initial suggestion.