How APT works . . . Key Concept Three state thinking

Key Concept No. 3

This symbol indicates 'Plan Design' thinking
The name of this item is a 'hash' symbol. In most forms of planning, there is a huge tendency to dive into the details. This can cause you to lose sight of the big picture and get bogged down. Premature focus on details is another creativity killer.

Design or plan thinking is the solution. You will see that it allows us to scheme and design potential solutions without having to worry about masses of fiddly details. 

If you like big picture thinking, I think you will like this process step. If you are not so good at big picture thinking, this concept should give you a whole new perspective.

The simplest way to show you howthinking works is by example. 

In the Restaurant Business Plan example, you will see how the use of thinking allows you to see a complete plan on a single page.