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Vision, Mission, Values

Vision Statement

To develop leaders and teams who value cognitive diversity to address the problems of today and tomorrow.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Center for Cooperative Problem Solving is to create a global community of leaders and teams who research, teach, and apply Kirton’s Adaption-Innovation Theory, with humility and respect, and value cognitive diversity for addressing the problems of today and tomorrow. 

Core Values

  • Cooperation with creativity and diversity
  • Teamwork with honesty and transparency
  • Leadership with humility and integrity
  • Learning with curiosity and rigor
  • Service to others - UT Prosim