Business (and life)
is hard. Conditions are always changing. New customers have new needs and
desires. Competition is always getting better and offering lower prices.
Keeping your job requires flexibility, intelligence, persistence, quality work
and caring. Knowing what needs to be done next is key to your success.
Abstract thinking is called Conceptualization. Defining conceptualization is subject to
disagreement by experts and there is no degree in it. Probably because the uses
vary depending on need. Meridian Webster
defines conceptualization “to form (an idea, picture, etc.) of something in
your mind.” Math is a form of conceptualization.
Seeing what needs to be done next (planning) and problem
solving are where you will see conceptualization applied. My usage has been
developed through process planning, project management, and new product
development. Visualizing 3D plus motion helped my
Conceptualization is understanding how pieces fit together
in a whole big picture. Then by manipulating the pieces you can optimize or
improve the whole. Steve Jobs is
famous for his visualization of how the future of technology should work and
integrating existing technologies for the benefit of users.
Because the brain both thinks visually and in language, this
is hard to teach. Different techniques have been developed to help us organize
work for efficiency. Storyboards, Mind mapping, 5S, Lean, WIP boards,
spreadsheets and project management all relate to conceptualization. Depending
on your profession there are others you can use.
The best way to develop your skills is to apply them to your
work. Albert Einstein called Imagination
more important than knowledge. Users of conceptualization are found everywhere
and often do not have the right degree. Presenting this skill through resumes
is often unappreciated.
Yahoo Finance: “This one uberskill will always keep you
employed”
“the ability to see how the elements of an abstract whole
fit together and to identify problems that need to be addressed before others
do.”
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