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It emphasizes understanding wholes instead of their parts and aims to understand systemic structures and dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>Complex thinking is an important skill, especially in today&#8217;s increasingly complex world, where phenomena and problems are often multifaceted and multidimensional. It helps us see deeper and wider, find new solutions and create more sustainable and efficient operating models.<\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/320287732_Complex_Thinking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ResearchGate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com \/us\/blog\/creative-synthesis\/201501\/complex-thinking-in-complex-times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psychology Today<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complex thinking is the ability to perceive and understand complex and multidimensional phenomena, problems and situations. 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