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  1. Thinking outside the box. Thinking outside the box (also thinking out of the box[1][2] or thinking beyond the box and, especially in Australia, thinking outside the square[3]) is an idiom that means to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. The phrase also often refers to novel or creative thinking.

  2. ‘Think outside the box’ originated in the USA in the late 1960s/early 1970s. It has become something of a cliche, especially in the business world, where ‘thinking outside the box’ has become so hackeyed as to be rather meaningless. Various authors from the world of management consultancy claim to have introduced the phrase.

  3. Dec 8, 2022 · If you’re told to “think outside the box,” but you’re not really sure how you’ve been thinking inside it, you’re not alone. The metaphor encourages creative thinking, and we show you what it looks like.

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  4. Jan 20, 2023 · Build in time for solo brainstorming. Build in time for individual ideation — have each person consider a solution and develop a concept poster. Allowing time for individuals to work on their own helps prevent groupthink and self-editing, which can limit the number of ideas. 6. Present ideas and gather initial feedback.

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  5. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX definition: 1. to think imaginatively using new ideas instead of traditional or expected ideas 2. to think…. Learn more.

  6. The origin of “Think outside the box” is often associated with a specific type of puzzle called the “nine dots” puzzle, where the goal is to connect nine dots arranged in a square using four straight lines without lifting the pen and without tracing the same line more than once. The solution requires the pen to extend beyond the ...

  7. Think outside the box. English Idiom. Meaning: To approach a problem or situation in a creative or unconventional way. It involves thinking beyond the usual patterns and considering innovative solutions. Origin: The phrase 'think outside the box' originated from a creativity exercise in the 1960s and 1970s, which involved connecting nine dots ...

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