Through A Paradox Lens: An Introduction to Paradoxical Thinking and Problem Solving

by Jeff Flesher

Overview

Through a paradox Lens is an exploration of paradoxical thinking based on human sensemaking and practical application. It introduces and describes a new theory of paradox called The Association and Unity Theory of Paradox and the practical application tools of the Paradoxical Awareness Model and the Paradoxical Inquiry Problem-Solving Method. These tools and models improve sensemaking and decision making for individuals and groups in a bias free methodology that focuses on What Is, Intention, and Awareness and Application.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798218170868
Publisher:	Wisdom Mates Press
Publication date:	04/20/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	140
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Jeff Flesher is originally from Terre Haute, Indiana. He served in the United States Navy in the Submarine Service. He completed a B.S. degree in History at the University of the State of New York, an M.S. in Technology Education at Eastern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research area was problem-solving and the development of expertise. He also completed a Professional Certificate in Mediation at Cornell University. Dr. Flesher has been a Professor at the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Iowa State University, and Roosevelt University. Jeff led Learning and Organization Development groups at Commonwealth Edison, Abbott Laboratories, Biomet Inc., and Underwriters Laboratories. He is the owner of Wisdom Mates, LLC. He is also the author of Leadership From Below; Paradoxes of Submarine Leadership. Jeff and Bonnie have two daughters and five grandchildren and live in Niantic, CT.

Table of Contents

Close Enough, The Paradox of Measurement

It Depends, The Paradox of Understanding

Tolerances, The Paradox of Problems

Two Sides of a Coin, The Paradox of Paradox

The Way, The Paradox of Intention

Double Vision, The Paradox of Awareness

Together and Alone, The Paradox of Shared Meaning

Paradoxical Inquiry, The Paradox of Reasoning

Two Roads in a Snowy Woods, The Paradox of Choice

Sand in Our Oyster, The Paradox of Conflict

New Worlds, The Paradox of Possibilities

Chopping Wood and Carrying Water, The Paradox of Practice

Essential Bibliography and a Few Favorite Works

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