不知道大家都是使用哪種數位筆記工具，是使用 Evernote、Notion、或是 Roam Research？前陣子趁著新年新希望，我想說要好好學習一個並建立習慣，好讓一切想法都能變的井然有序。
於時我開始研究彼此間的優缺點，我看到一個論點，其實沒有那個工具是完美的，他們服務不同的目的，而哪一種適合，是取決於自己是哪種思考者。
然後我就開始看起這個關於思考偏好的研究…
目錄
四種思考方式
每一個人都是 problem-solver，因為在生活中，我們總是會遇到各種問題，然後必須要想辦法解決他。而解決一個問題的過程，往往需要四種不同的思考方式，不同的人會有不同的偏好，我們需要認識自己是哪種，還有別人是哪種，才能互相配合發揮綜效。
所謂的偏好，並不是說能力上擅長或不擅長，而是說做這件事你是否喜歡？能否從其中獲得能量？
測驗開始
為了避免先入為主，影響測驗準確，這邊就先不說到底是哪四種，我們直接開始。
Complete each sentence by checking what best describes you. — source
1. I’m most motivated by . . .
- a. a need for a clear understanding of the facts.
- b. a great idea.
- c. an opportunity to perfect an existing solution.
- d. a job to do.
2. I learn best through . . .
- a. facts, research, data.
- b. stories, ideas, concepts.
- c. evaluating options.
- d. trying things out.
3. I like to spend time . . .
- a. working with information.
- b. thinking about new possibilities.
- c. making things “just right.”
- d. testing, prototyping, doing.
接下來，情境題 — source
4. Usability testing has unveiled some big issues with your company’s new software application. You’ve been asked to take part in a meeting to come up with potential solutions. What’s likely to be your first contribution to the meeting discussion?
- a) You ask for the full report from the usability testing team.
- b) You suggest two approaches for solving the issue, then make additional suggestions for an overall improved user experience.
- c) You help others understand why some suggested fixes aren’t feasible, particularly in the launch timeframe.
- d) You lay out the team members and steps that will be required to implement the proposed solution.
5. Your manager has come up with an idea for dramatically increasing sales this quarter through a special promotion. You think the promotion is ill conceived and, if implemented, will distract the sales force. What action do you take?
- a) Sit down with your boss to identify recent purchasing trends and assess the promotion concept by audience.
- b) Tell your boss about three ideas you have for alternative promotions.
- c) Send your boss a detailed email outlining the risks of the promotion.
- d) Work with your boss to put all the pieces in place to give the promotion a fighting chance.
然後我們統計在上面的問題中，a b c d 各自回答了幾次，如果某個選項很高，那表示那類思考方式很可能就是你的偏好。
(防雷空白)
到底是哪四類？
這四個選項對應到以下偏好
- a. Clarifier
- b. Ideator
- c. Developer
- d. Implementer
更多的解說
有準嗎？
缺一不可
創新需要四種思考方式的合作
Innovation calls for breakthrough thinking — a blend of insight, imagination, analysis and action
可以這樣說
- Clarifier: 發現問題 do the right thing
- Ideator: 點子王 think big
- Developer: 確定可行 do things right
- Implementer: 執行 get things done
這四種偏好沒有好壞之分，每一種都有各自的優勢跟劣勢，我們的目的不是要改變自身的偏好，而是要了解這些偏好是如何影響我們的決策，以及當面對不同偏好的人時，要如何合作。
15 種組合
4 種偏好的高和低可以組合出 15 種不同的 profiles
2^4 = 16，少一種是因為，沒有 「4 項都高」跟「 4 項都低」 的組合，他們其實是同一種。
我的偏好
因為我沒做過完整的測驗 (要價 $65)，所以細節不清楚，但就我對自身的認知，我很可能是 Developer 或是 Realist，取決於我的 Clarifier 跟 Implementer 偏好有多強。
- Developers are known for polishing and perfecting plans.
Developers like to refine ideas and hone their thinking. This tendency to strive for perfection can move an idea from half-baked to brilliant.
- Realists are known for delivering targeted results.
Realists are practical, pragmatic and predictable. They like delving into problems, refining ideas and taking action
其實光我研究該用哪個數位筆記，還有誤打誤撞看起這個思考偏好，就透露出很強的 Developers 偏好……
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推薦大家去玩一玩，如果要更認識自己，也可以參考我先前寫的另一篇文章《透過 StandOut 測試找到自己的優勢 (Strength)》