Which type of thinking would BEST facilitate generation of numerous potential solutions for a problem the team is facing

The correct answer is - critical thinking.

Explanation:

Critical thinking is the thinking pattern that keeps you from becoming limited or narrow. Critical thinking is the process of thinking openly but more rationally with the logical understanding of the problem and the logical connection between ideas.

It involves the understanding concept of the problem, skillfully making concepts for the solution and then applying, analyzing. It requires evaluating information or observation and then makes an action with reasoning.

It helps an individual or group to analyze his strengths and weakness and make the solution on the basis of analysis.