{"id":174091,"date":"2025-03-20T18:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T17:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=174091"},"modified":"2025-03-20T19:30:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T18:30:11","slug":"nastjamulej","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/lifestyle\/famous-slovenians\/nastjamulej\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Structured Thinking: An Interview with Nastja Mulej"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a fast-paced world filled with complexity, structured thinking is becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. Nastja Mulej, an expert in creative and structured thinking methodologies, has spent years helping individuals and organizations harness the power of deliberate thinking. In this interview, she shares her insights on innovation, leadership, and decision-making, while also offering a glimpse into her personal and professional journey.<\/strong><\/h3>

A Visionary in Structured Thinking<\/strong> For over 18 years, Nastja Mulej has been an exclusive trainer of de Bono\u2019s renowned thinking methods. Now, she is expanding her influence by training certified professionals in structured thinking techniques such as Six Thinking Hats and Lateral Thinking. Her mission is clear: to make structured thinking a standard skill across industries, leadership, and education.<\/p>

What was your best decision in 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>

In 2024, after 18 years of exclusivity, I decided to train the first certified trainers in de Bono\u2019s structured and focused thinking methods\u2014Six Thinking Hats for effective meetings and Lateral Thinking for generating out-of-the-box ideas. This decision allows us to spread these \u201crecipes\u201d for efficiency and co-creation more widely in increasingly engaged teams. This year, I am continuing with new trainers and methods\u2014Thinking by Design, which guides innovation from focus to action, and Six Value Medals, which help assess and create value in all areas.<\/p>

What are your personal and business growth goals for the year ahead?<\/strong><\/h2>

On a personal level, I strive to practice what I teach: balancing creative and structured thinking in everyday decisions while staying open to new ideas. Professionally, my goal is to further expand the network of de Bono thinking trainers across Europe, making structured thinking a fundamental skill in organizations, education, and leadership. I aim to inspire more people to embrace deliberate thinking to improve collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.<\/p>

What important decisions will we have to make in the next ten years?<\/strong><\/h2>

Looking a decade ahead, the key decisions will revolve around sustainability, technology, and human values. We must balance rapid technological advancements\u2014AI, automation\u2014with ethical responsibility, ensuring they serve humanity rather than divide it further. Organizations and governments must invest in deliberate thinking methodologies to navigate complexity, foster ethical and socially responsible innovation, and make long-term strategic decisions that benefit both business and society.<\/p>

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