The Disney Method
An important communication and relational skill is
to be able to identify and match or influence the thinking styles of
group members.
Dreamer, Realist and Critic provide a model of
thinking styles that is relevant to the group environment.
The DREAMER is necessary
to form new ideas and goals – to widen the areas of thought.
The REALIST is necessary
as a means of transferring those ideas in concrete expression – defines
actions to be taken.
The CRITIC or EVALUATOR
is necessary as a filter and as a stimulus to refinement – evaluates
pay-offs and draw backs.
The DREAMER asks or provides answers to
“What is it that we want
to do?”
“Why do we want to do
it?”
“What are the pay-offs?”
“When can you expect
them?”
Attitude: Anything is possible.
The REALIST asks
“How specifically will
these ideas be implemented?”
“How will we know if the
goal is achieved?”
“Who will do it?”
“When will each step be
implemented?”
“Where will each step be
carried out?”
Attitude: Act ‘as if’ the dream is achievable.
The CRITIC or EVALUATOR asks
“Who will this idea
affect and how will it affect them?”
“Why might someone object
to this idea?”
“Where and when would you
not want to implement them?”
The critic defines the
contexts in which it may not work and preserves any positive aspects of
the present situation, defines any refinements.
Attitude: Consider ‘what if problems occur’.
