In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore how to help teams think better—together. They share simple but powerful tools you can use to encourage reflection, collaboration, and better decision-making in your team. Discover a practical matrix to help you choose the right thinking tool for your team—whether you need to improve performance or inspire new ideas. From “worry lists” to “borrowed brilliance,” you’ll learn how to create space for smarter, more intentional team thinking.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Intro: Welcome to the Squiggly Careers Podcast
00:43 Why We Struggle to Think as Teams
01:56 Who Are Your Thinking Partners?
02:18 Team Thinking Drives Team Performance
03:02 Principles for Better Team Thinking
07:38 Signal Thinking Activities in Your Team
08:46 Turning Thinking into Action via Experiments
09:43 The Team Thinking Matrix Explained
11:48 Idea for Improvement: Worry Lists
17:20 Idea for Improvement: What's Not Working (The "Knots")
23:30 Everyday Idea for Inspiration: Borrowed Brilliance
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
- Why teams need more time to think (and how to make that time work)
- 3 powerful principles for better collective thinking
- Tools like “worry lists,” “what’s not working,” and “borrowed brilliance”
- How to run quick team exercises
- Ways to turn thinking into action—without overcomplicating it
For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com
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