Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
The three basic types of Intelligence
Analytic, Practical, Creative
Convergent thinking
a single best answer
How do analytic thinkers do on standardized tests?
Well!
What is the TTI?
Focuses on what a leader does when solving complex mental problems
Can you be successful in leadership effectiveness on one of the three attributes alone?
No!
Which of the three components of intelligence is the easiest to change?
Practical intelligence
Describe analytic intelligence
general problem solving ability and is assessed using standardized mental abilities tests.
Personality
describes one's typical or characteristic patterns of behavior.
Practical thinkers are more concerned with..
Knowledge and experience
"street smarts", ability to adapt to new situations to get their needs met.
Intelligence
a person's all around effectiveness in activities directed by thought
You can be a creative thinker without being an analytical thinker (T/F)
False, they are interrelated. Analytic thinking is necessary for creative thinking in a proportional way.
Describe creative intelligence
uses both criteria (novel and useful) to eliminate outlandish solutions to a potential problem. Divergent thinking.
Intelligent leaders are...
faster learners, able to make better assumptions, deductions and inferences
What is considered the most important leadership quality by a survey of 1500 senior leaders?
Creativity!