Divergent and Convergent thinking is about managing the
ideation process during brainstorming or new product /
service development: first generate a lot of ideas, then
select the most promising ones. This is the essence of
loose-tight leadership practiced by strategic innovation
leaders.
Inside-Out and Outside-In thinking is about two
different perceptual positions:
① Inside-Out is about what
you think is good to do for others;
② Outside-In is about
how you and what you do is perceived by others.