All our articles about methodology

The Five Steps of Paper Thinking

· 14 min read

Paper Thinking — The Five Steps of Paper Thinking

An overview of the five-step Paper Thinking method: DUMP, DRAW, DISTILL, DECIDE, REVIEW. The detailed practice of each step is in the forthcoming book.

How to Start Paper Thinking Tomorrow

· 12 min read

Paper Thinking — How to Start Paper Thinking Tomorrow

A minimum-viable Paper Thinking practice you can start tomorrow. What to buy, what to do day 1, day 2, week 1.

Paper Thinking for Consultants

· 14 min read

Paper Thinking — Paper Thinking for Consultants

How management consultants can use Paper Thinking for client research synthesis, hypothesis structuring, decision frameworks, and deliverable preparation.

Paper Thinking vs. Design Thinking

· 12 min read

Paper Thinking — Paper Thinking vs. Design Thinking

Paper Thinking and Design Thinking are both structured methodologies for working through complex problems. Here's how they differ — and where each one fits.

What Is Paper Thinking? The Cognitive Science Behind Writing to Think Clearly

· 15 min read

Paper Thinking — What Is Paper Thinking? The Cognitive Science Behind Writing to Think Clearly

The deliberate practice of working things out on paper. The cognitive science behind why externalising your thinking onto a page produces clearer decisions and faster learning.