Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
Leadership Effectiveness
Think!
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The three basic types of Intelligence

Analytic, Practical, Creative

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Convergent thinking

a single best answer

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How do analytic thinkers do on standardized tests?

Well!

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What is the TTI?

Focuses on what a leader does when solving complex mental problems 

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Can you be successful in leadership effectiveness on one of the three attributes alone?

No!

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Which of the three components of intelligence is the easiest to change?

Practical intelligence

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Describe analytic intelligence

general problem solving ability and is assessed using standardized mental abilities tests.

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Personality

describes one's typical or characteristic patterns of behavior.

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Practical thinkers are more concerned with..

Knowledge and experience

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Describe practical intelligence

"street smarts", ability to adapt to new situations to get their needs met.

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Intelligence

a person's all around effectiveness in activities directed by thought

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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.

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Describe creative intelligence 

uses both criteria (novel and useful) to eliminate outlandish solutions to a potential problem. Divergent thinking.

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Intelligent leaders are...

faster learners, able to make better assumptions, deductions and inferences

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What is considered the most important leadership quality by a survey of 1500 senior leaders?

Creativity!