Tool 38
Reframing
What the tool is
Reframing is the art of rephrasing a question from a new perspective to gain new insights. It can be used, for example, to view a problem as an opportunity or a disaster as a learning experience. It is useful for putting a positive spin on something that has been viewed as negative. Even a mediocre painting may be enhanced by a nice frame.
When to use it
- To gain new insights into a problem.
- To inform decision making.
- To lift the morale after something has gone wrong at work.
What you will need
- A flipchart and marker pens.
How to use it
- Brainstorm the most pressing concerns for your team, department or organisation.
- State each one as a question.
- For each in turn, invite participants to frame ...
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