In case interviews, divergent thinking is used initially to generate a wide range of possible solutions or approaches to the problem at hand. This is where you let your creativity and imagination run wild, considering all possible angles and not limiting yourself to conventional or obvious solutions. Once a sufficient number of ideas have been generated, you then switch to convergent thinking. This is where you critically evaluate each of the generated ideas, using logic and analytical skills to narrow down the options to the most practical and effective solutions. This process of divergent and convergent thinking allows for a comprehensive approach to problem-solving in case interviews.
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