Analytical Thinking Exercises
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Mind map

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Summarize and analyze content with AI

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Slicing the elephant

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What’s an opportunity solution tree?
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MoSCoW method

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RICE prioritization

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ICE prioritization

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Mind mapping
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The 5 whys analysis
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Recognition vs. reasoning abilities
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Signs a problem needs AI solutions
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Problem framing
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Priority poker
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Systems thinking

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Buy-a-feature prioritization

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Fishbone diagrams

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Conflict management styles
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Design studio
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Handling disagreements
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Differentiating AI-worthy problems
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Decision-making frameworks
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Interest-based resolution
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Measuring psychological safety
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Body language awareness

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Chain-of-thought reasoning techniques
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Ask better questions about data
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Deconstructing prompt components
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Start with simple questions
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Design intuition
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Understanding black box AI and its alternatives
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Disadvantages of black box AI
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Link insights to objectives
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Traditional solutions vs AI approaches

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Go from what to why to what next
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Mediation techniques
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Segment data
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Recognize data anxiety symptoms

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When AI adds unique value

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Structured brainstorming frameworks

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Understanding AI limitations
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Analyzing output gaps and errors

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Challenge assumptions in data
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Building iterative refinement loops

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Creating task breakdown structures
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Design effective guardrail metrics
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Building blocks of AI trust

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Frame insights effectively

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Divergent vs convergent ideation techniques

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Understanding situational stakes in AI errors
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