Kaleidoscope thinking.

Every situation, concept, relationship, business, purpose etc is interpreted differently based on the perception of the person observing it.

What you see is different to what I see; even if we are looking at the same thing.

I am a strong believer that discussion, debate and exposure to multiple perceptions enhances and refines thinking. However I have also noted that when two people’s perceptions are not aligned, an obvious disconnect occurs and very quickly there can become a hurdle or bottle neck in decision making and progression.

A term I have introduced into my vocabulary and dialogue with others is: kaleidoscope thinking.

Kaleidoscope thinking is a thinking process that refers to the understanding that situations, words, meanings, definitions etc look different to everybody and therefore you endeavor to perceive things through a kaleidoscopic lens.

The word kaleidoscope is borrowed from its traditional form that Google define says is: a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes.

Kaleidoscope thinking is a diversion away from the words “they don’t get it”, encouraging people to perceive things from multiple view points and refine the way they communicate their perception.

Kaleidoscope thinking is colorful; patterns form, evolve, merge and they’re multi-dimensional.

There is no right or wrong. Everything just is.