Conceptual Thinking

Definition: The ability to analyze hypothetical situations or abstract concepts to compile insight.

Conceptual thinkers have an astute understanding of why something is being done. They can think at an abstract level and easily apply their insights to the situation. Tomorrow’s leaders will need to think conceptually across all facets to compete in a diverse and growing economy. The activities in this competency will teach you how to focus on the big picture and recognize implicit ideas before others do.

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Conceptual Thinking Coaching Guide

Tomorrow’s leaders will need to think conceptually across all facets to compete in a diverse and growing economy.

Level Up Your Thinking and Build New Paradigms with Conceptual Thinking

By Ron Price • 2 min read

Following these five steps to level up your conceptual thinking skills will help you deal with an ever-increasingly complex and fast-paced world.

Four Questions to Grow Your Conceptual Thinking Skills

By Ron Price • 2 min read

Conceptual thinking is the ability to understand something at an abstract level.

Emotions and the Quality of Our Thinking

By Ron Price • 26 min

Host Dale Dixon and TCL Author and Founder Ron Price discuss the role of emotion in our thinking as leaders.

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Ideas to Get Better at Conceptual Thinking

Want to improve your Conceptual Thinking skills? Check out this graphic for a variety of ideas that you can start implementing right away to improve your score.

The Importance of Self-Awareness in Growing Influence

By Ron Price • 23 min

Host Dale Dixon and TCL Author and Founder Ron Price describe the significance of growing from consciousness to being conscious in making good judgements for senior leaders.

138. The Importance of Self-Awareness in Growing Influence

• 23 min

Host Dale Dixon and TCL Author and Founder Ron Price describe the significance of growing from consciousness to being conscious in making good judgements for senior leaders.

Conceptual Thinking: Thinking Outside the Box

Conceptual thinkers have an astute understanding of why something is being done. They can think at an abstract level and easily apply their insights to the situation.

Conceptual Thinking (Series Ep. 2)

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Host Dale Dixon and Executive Advisor Ron Price continue their discussion of Conceptual Thinking. Ron peels back the layers of conceptual thinking and lays out how concepts are joined together to create a model.

Intro to Conceptual Thinking (Ep. 1)

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Host Dale Dixon and Executive Advisor talk today about Conceptual Thinking, starting by defining the term and what it means for a leader.

Conceptual Thinking: Creating Theories

In this short video, Innovation and Technology Strategist Dr. Evans Baiya outlines ways to better your expertise in Conceptual Thinking and explains why it is important to surround yourself with conceptual thinkers.