we-thinking

noun

UK /ˈwiːˌθɪŋkɪŋ/

US /ˈwiˌθɪŋkɪŋ/

Thinking together as a group instead of just thinking about yourself.

The team used we-thinking to solve the problem fairly for everyone.

SYNONYMS

group thinking shared thinking collective reasoning team mindset together-thinking

RELATED WORDS

teamwork cooperation consensus collaboration empathy

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A way of deciding things by asking what is best for the whole group.

We-thinking helped the class choose a game everyone could enjoy.

3. Putting the group's needs before your own wishes.

Her we-thinking made her share the last cookie with her friends.

4. A habit of listening to others and building ideas together.

Good we-thinking means everyone gets a turn to speak.

5. Thinking that includes how your actions affect other people.

We-thinking kept him from taking all the crayons.