Thinking critically is within the organizational world increasingly important. The concept comes from the Greek ‘cratein’, which means as much as ‘to distinguish’ and is linked to the word ‘crisis’ (think of the creative crisis that is a phase in a true learning process).

An important part of critical thinking is the ability to experience wonder and to benefit from it. All too often, adults have lost this ability, associating wonder with childhood experiences and with the loss of control they think you should not have as an adult. However, you can also see holding on to control as a loss of control (if you are sitting on a bicycle, keeping one foot on the ground gives you control over you balance, but keeps you from control over moving). It also changes you mindset to a more productive perspective: the question from a client can be an irritating problem; it can also make you wonder and appreciate what you did not see before. Seeing the creative potential of wonder and being able to benefit from that potential together, unleashes valuable opportunities.