A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Cognitive Styles
This chapter describes cognitive style, or thinking style, as a term used to describe the way people think, work, process, information and remember it. Michael Kirton developed an alternative assessment model that evaluates cognitive style based on a person's approach to problem solving along a spectrum rather than attempting to categorize it based on personality traits. Adaptive problem solvers are comfortable working within constraints and boundaries and seek harmony and positive relationships among team stakeholders. One example of adaptive thinking involving the painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which is considered one of the finest works of art in the history of Western civilization. It is also a tremendous accomplishment in terms of logistics. When the environment is defined as bridging or balanced, the project team is open to many new ideas and has the ability to articulate and efficiently execute a plan to turn them into successful outcome. Adaptive reflective climates can also engender creative, productive results. Adapters obviously thrive in this context, which is clearly structured and ordered. Bridgers remain in their traditional role of translators. The chapter presents a case study excerpt involving the Center for Building energy science & engineering Building 661.
Cognitive Styles
This chapter describes cognitive style, or thinking style, as a term used to describe the way people think, work, process, information and remember it. Michael Kirton developed an alternative assessment model that evaluates cognitive style based on a person's approach to problem solving along a spectrum rather than attempting to categorize it based on personality traits. Adaptive problem solvers are comfortable working within constraints and boundaries and seek harmony and positive relationships among team stakeholders. One example of adaptive thinking involving the painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which is considered one of the finest works of art in the history of Western civilization. It is also a tremendous accomplishment in terms of logistics. When the environment is defined as bridging or balanced, the project team is open to many new ideas and has the ability to articulate and efficiently execute a plan to turn them into successful outcome. Adaptive reflective climates can also engender creative, productive results. Adapters obviously thrive in this context, which is clearly structured and ordered. Bridgers remain in their traditional role of translators. The chapter presents a case study excerpt involving the Center for Building energy science & engineering Building 661.
Cognitive Styles
Smith, Ryan E. (author) / Carraher, Erin (author) / DeLisle, Peter (author)
2017-03-15
17 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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