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Strong Flexibility

Checklist

I DEMONSTRATED
SKILL
THIS SKILL

I CAN SEE THINGS FROM MULTIPLE
PERSPECTIVES
I interpret what I see and hear accurately based on
evidence. I do not over-generalise by saying things
like “They all hate me!” I’m stupid” or “This always
happens to me!”
I can imagine and think of different possibilities. I
can think hypothetically.

I can think of different reasons for someone doing
something or something happening e.g. I can think
of different reasons why my friend did not say good
morning to me.
I can imagine how things may have been for other
people; I can see things from different viewpoints
(see Chair Swap model)

I can look at situations from lots of different angles.
I can put things into perspective e.g. I can see that
my phone screen breaking is not as bad as the death
of a pet.

I can change my position or views on something
when I am given evidence for a different viewpoint.

I CAN PROBLEM-SOLVE CREATIVELY

I can problem solve, suggesting different ways to
solve an issue.
I can think through different options before making a
decision.
When I come across a problem or difficulty, I stop
and think of different ways I can solve it.
I can try different ideas when solving a problem,
rather than getting fixed on one idea.
I can shift away from the original plan, idea or
solution.

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