Divergence --------> Transformation -------> Convergence
Linked Connections
Linked Connections are the interconnected flow paths that illustrate the dynamic complexity of the novate Innovation Process system. These causal loop flowscape links visually show how the 6 steps are interlinked together and sequentially how the flow pattern moves forward and possibly backward to repeat. This also shows a topographical view diagramming of the flexibility of innovation thinking network. As the user moves through the Novate process they encounter changing problem conditions which may require mental reasoning reflected by the need to reverse a train of thought. The linked connections create the roadmap necessary to adapt to an abstract thinking process.