Quatro Dynamic Thinking: Its Applicability

Tanaka (2025) proposed a new theoretical framework for thinking called Quatro Dynamic Thinking (QDT). QDT represents an innovative framework that organically integrates four cognitive dimensions: the depth dimension (diving thinking), the breadth dimension (expanding thinking), the relational dimension (networking thinking), and the temporal dimension (flowing thinking). Each dimension maintains independent value while generating emergent insights and innovative solutions through mutual interaction. This study shows the effectiveness of QDT through practical cases including food technology business development, English acquisition system development, and climate change countermeasures. Furthermore, the study develops specific practical methods such as Quatro Scan and Dynamic Shifting, and presents a staged guideline for organizational implementation. This paper is an attempt at demonstrating QDT’s high potential as a new cognitive toolkit for the interconnected and complex challenges of the 21st century, contributing to improvements in problem-solving capabilities of individuals and organizations.