“Before
you can think out of the box,
you have to start with a box.” Twyla
Tharp
We can metaphorically view ourselves as boxes…
all sizes, all shapes and all different, …but all boxes.
The methodology of Cramer's Cube was developed
to enable "boxes" to manifest their uniqueness, influence
other "boxes" and create innovation.
What are the attributes of "boxes"?
- A "box" cannot exceed the limits of what it
is.
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- A "box" cannot fully understand other "boxes."
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- A "box" is unable to look outside itself to
understand itself.
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- A "box" is limited when attempting to explain
its uniqueness.
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- A "box" must demonstrate its uniqueness in order
to be truly understood.
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When a group of "boxes" come together in a workgroup
they are united by a shared objective. To reach that objective,
they will work most effectively if their working environment is
tailored to meet their needs.
Every workgroup has unique members who are working on a unique
objective. This requires the creation of a unique working environment
to:
- Optimize Collaboration
- Optimize Decision-making
- Optimize Results
The members of a group, working in Cramer's Cube,
collaboratively determine the specifications of the cube. The specifications
define an operating space that:
- Enables each team member to contribute
equally and fully.
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- Enables each team member to utilize and
demonstrate unique capabilities.
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- Enables each team member to appreciate
the value of others.
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- Enables the workgroup to unify itself
based on the shared objective.
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- Enables the development of each individual.
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- Enables the group to develop solutions that
are innovative.
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