Generate ideas freely and creatively

As leaders, we often face moments where a team is either stuck in over-analysis and can’t move forward, or too quick to act without exploring the best options. That’s where the Red Light & Green Light Thinking tool comes in. This simple framework helps teams separate creative idea generation (Green Light) from critical evaluation and decision-making (Red Light).

By understanding and applying this tool, leaders can guide their teams to be more innovative and more decisive, without confusion or frustration. Understanding this model equips leaders to clearly identify which kind of thinking a situation requires—creative exploration or critical evaluation.