Networked thinking
This is an explorative approach to problem-solving, whose aim is to consider the complex interactions between nodes and connections in a given problem space.
Instead of considering a particular problem in isolation to discover a pre-existing solution, networked thinking encourages non-linear, second-order reflection in order to let a new idea emerge.
Thinking in networks can be done at an individual level, but the power of networked thinking becomes apparent in a collaborative setting.
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