Third Space Thinking

To empower youth to executives with the essential communication and problem-solving skills required to thrive throughout the lifecycle of leadership. Through four years of in-depth research, The Center for Third Space Thinking uncovered five critical competencies or soft skills that when successfully combined can complement and extend the two domin... ant, more traditional strategic approaches offered by engineering and business thinking, in other words a Third Space. These important interpersonal, communications and leadership soft skills include Adaptability, Cultural Competency, Empathy, Intellectual Curiosity and 360-Degree Thinking. They are a counterpart to STEM, which we term ACE-IT. And they are even more important than technical skills, yet are grossly under supplied in the market. At the Center, we put the hard edge on soft skills by applying greater rigor to defining, measuring and teaching these interconnected skills and talents than has previously been available. The Center for Third Space Thinking conducts applied research; executive leadership development through customized Third Space experiences and Boot Camps; community empowerment programs for underserved communities; and college courses that equip students with the essential soft skills they need to succeed. We invite you to join us in the Third Space. Based on our research we uncovered five attributes that are critical to success in todays complex world, yet are grossly under supplied in the market. Those competencies are: Demonstrates mental agility and remains comfortable with ambiguous, unstructured environments and flexible in the face of continual change. Willingness to adjust ones thinking and approach in response to new, unexpected or changing conditions and information. Demonstrates emotional and cross-cultural intelligence; capable of working inclusively, respectfully and effectively across cultures or organizations that have different values, norms, customs, and language or terminology. Also demonstrates broad, cross-functional ...Read More