1) The document discusses problem solving and creative thinking. It addresses problem solving as a mental process and considers it one of the most complex intellectual functions.
2) Several tips for problem solving are provided, including that there are always problems to solve, problems become bigger if not addressed, and that every problem has more than one solution.
3) A problem solving style questionnaire is included to help individuals identify if they are more idealist, activist, or realist in their problem solving approach. Critical thinking, problem solving skills, and emotional intelligence are also discussed.
The document outlines an action plan for Amity School of Business. It discusses the construction, monitoring, and review of the plan of action. It defines the key elements of an action plan such as specific tasks, timelines, and resource allocation. It provides steps for building an action plan including knowing your strengths and goals, identifying options, developing the plan, and implementing it. It also discusses monitoring the execution of the plan and regularly reviewing it.
The document discusses various types of hindrances that can limit problem solving in business, including perceptual, expressive, emotional, environmental, and intellectual blocks. It provides examples of common causes of hindrances such as narrowly defining problems, focusing on symptoms rather than root causes, and becoming distracted. Factors that can influence perception like attitudes, expectations, and cultural norms are also examined.
The document discusses the problem-solving process used at Amity School of Business. It outlines three stages: 1) defining the problem, parameters and limitations; 2) generating and evaluating ideas to find solutions; 3) planning action, analyzing impact and follow through. It also discusses principles of interpersonal problem solving and effective problem solving using both left brain and right brain approaches.
An introduction to creative problem solvingbetseykenn
This document introduces the concept of Creative Problem Solving (CPS), which is a framework developed by Alex Osborn and Sidney Parnes to apply creative thinking processes to solve problems. The CPS method involves 6 sequential steps - objective finding, fact finding, problem finding, idea finding, solution finding, and acceptance finding - with an emphasis on divergent and convergent thinking. Examples of CPS tasks are provided to illustrate how it can be applied in classroom settings to teach both content and creative problem-solving skills.
The document provides an overview of creative problem solving. It defines creative problem solving as looking at problems in a different way than others. The document outlines the creative problem solving process as 7 steps: 1) defining the problem 2) gathering facts 3) restating the problem 4) identifying alternatives 5) evaluating alternatives 6) implementing a decision and 7) evaluating results. It also discusses tools for creative problem solving like brainstorming, multi-voting, and mind mapping and provides examples of using each tool. Finally, it prompts the reader to consider the greatest challenges their team faces and includes examples of how ordinary people use creative problem solving skills.
Gavigan Consulting - Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills Course Notestomgavigan
The one day training course covers problem solving and decision making skills for managers and employees. It aims to improve these skills as well as the ability to generate new ideas, work with others, and develop additional skills. The course is run by Tom Gavigan, an experienced learning and development consultant.
Brainstorming is a creative problem solving method where a group generates many ideas without criticism. It works best with 6-12 people in a relaxed environment where all ideas are recorded and wild ideas are encouraged. Successful brainstorming requires proper facilitation to avoid judgement and get quality input. Additional techniques like individual brainwriting and mind maps can supplement group brainstorming to further stimulate creative thinking.
The document discusses various topics related to problem solving, decision making, and creativity. It begins by defining problems, problem solving, and decision making. It then discusses creative problem solving and the key aspects of creativity. Several techniques for enhancing creativity and creative problem solving are outlined. The document also examines characteristics of creative leaders and organizational methods for enhancing creativity. Various problem solving techniques and models of decision making are described, including the classical, administrative, incremental, and mixed scanning models.
The document outlines an action plan for Amity School of Business. It discusses the construction, monitoring, and review of the plan of action. It defines the key elements of an action plan such as specific tasks, timelines, and resource allocation. It provides steps for building an action plan including knowing your strengths and goals, identifying options, developing the plan, and implementing it. It also discusses monitoring the execution of the plan and regularly reviewing it.
The document discusses various types of hindrances that can limit problem solving in business, including perceptual, expressive, emotional, environmental, and intellectual blocks. It provides examples of common causes of hindrances such as narrowly defining problems, focusing on symptoms rather than root causes, and becoming distracted. Factors that can influence perception like attitudes, expectations, and cultural norms are also examined.
The document discusses the problem-solving process used at Amity School of Business. It outlines three stages: 1) defining the problem, parameters and limitations; 2) generating and evaluating ideas to find solutions; 3) planning action, analyzing impact and follow through. It also discusses principles of interpersonal problem solving and effective problem solving using both left brain and right brain approaches.
An introduction to creative problem solvingbetseykenn
This document introduces the concept of Creative Problem Solving (CPS), which is a framework developed by Alex Osborn and Sidney Parnes to apply creative thinking processes to solve problems. The CPS method involves 6 sequential steps - objective finding, fact finding, problem finding, idea finding, solution finding, and acceptance finding - with an emphasis on divergent and convergent thinking. Examples of CPS tasks are provided to illustrate how it can be applied in classroom settings to teach both content and creative problem-solving skills.
The document provides an overview of creative problem solving. It defines creative problem solving as looking at problems in a different way than others. The document outlines the creative problem solving process as 7 steps: 1) defining the problem 2) gathering facts 3) restating the problem 4) identifying alternatives 5) evaluating alternatives 6) implementing a decision and 7) evaluating results. It also discusses tools for creative problem solving like brainstorming, multi-voting, and mind mapping and provides examples of using each tool. Finally, it prompts the reader to consider the greatest challenges their team faces and includes examples of how ordinary people use creative problem solving skills.
Gavigan Consulting - Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills Course Notestomgavigan
The one day training course covers problem solving and decision making skills for managers and employees. It aims to improve these skills as well as the ability to generate new ideas, work with others, and develop additional skills. The course is run by Tom Gavigan, an experienced learning and development consultant.
Brainstorming is a creative problem solving method where a group generates many ideas without criticism. It works best with 6-12 people in a relaxed environment where all ideas are recorded and wild ideas are encouraged. Successful brainstorming requires proper facilitation to avoid judgement and get quality input. Additional techniques like individual brainwriting and mind maps can supplement group brainstorming to further stimulate creative thinking.
The document discusses various topics related to problem solving, decision making, and creativity. It begins by defining problems, problem solving, and decision making. It then discusses creative problem solving and the key aspects of creativity. Several techniques for enhancing creativity and creative problem solving are outlined. The document also examines characteristics of creative leaders and organizational methods for enhancing creativity. Various problem solving techniques and models of decision making are described, including the classical, administrative, incremental, and mixed scanning models.
Creative thinking has value beyond just artistic pursuits. Developing creative thinking skills through learning and examining one's mindset can help generate innovative ideas to solve challenges and achieve success in any field. While creativity was not strongly emphasized in education, individuals can take steps to enhance their innate creative abilities. Even a small increase in creative thinking, such as a 10-15% improvement, can make a meaningful difference in performance and help one stand out from others.
The document discusses various methods and strategies for creative problem solving. It begins by outlining the basic problem solving steps of defining the problem, identifying solutions, evaluating options, and implementing a solution. It then describes common problem solving strategies like algorithms, heuristics, trial-and-error, and insight. The document also provides tips for creative problem solving and models like separating ideation from evaluation, avoiding judgment, and reframing problems as questions. Finally, it discusses techniques for identifying the root cause of a problem like cause-and-effect diagrams and the 5 Whys method.
The document discusses lateral thinking and problem solving techniques, including Edward De Bono's six thinking hats method for parallel thinking and creative problem solving. It provides examples of focus, harvesting, and treatment tools for generating new ideas and exploring alternatives when solving problems. The six hats framework involves assigning different colors to represent distinct thinking perspectives that can be "worn" to approach problems in an indirect and creative manner.
Creative thinking and problem solving require challenging assumptions and looking at problems from new perspectives. Some tools for creative thinking include random input, where ideas are generated from random words, and SCAMPER, which involves substituting, combining, adapting, modifying, finding new purposes, eliminating, or reversing elements of a problem. Brainstorming is a technique where a group generates many ideas without criticism to solve a problem, with the goal of quantity over quality. Effective brainstorming requires clearly defining the challenge and using criteria to evaluate ideas after the session. These creative thinking tools can help generate new solutions to issues like employee lateness or low satisfaction.
Innovation Foundations Course 101 - Creative Problem Solving ConceptsThink For A Change
This document provides an overview of an introductory course on creative problem solving concepts. The target audience is individuals with little experience in formal creative problem solving, idea management, or innovation management. The course objectives are to provide a solid understanding of basic creative problem solving concepts and the ability to use tools and techniques for creatively resolving problems. The course syllabus outlines segments on the creative problem solving process, tools and techniques, and building a culture that supports creative problem solving.
Generating Big Profits with Creative ThinkingSimon Brooke
Creative thinking lies at the heart of any great business. Creative sales and marketing campaigns generate twice the return of non-creative campaigns. It's time to put creative thinking at the heart of your business. Every process can benefit from a clearly structured creative thinking approach. Simon Brooke, creative thinker and director at Happy Creative has created this presentation to show just how creative we all are, and some key tools and techniques we can use to help the creative process within our businesses. Traditional Brainstorming techniques do not bring out the very best creative thinking and only serve one type of creative thinker. As a business, Happy Creative has introduced a new approach to their brainstorming task with their Happy Storms generating business winning results. In this presentation Simon shows you just how you can utilise these same processes and techniques to improve your bottom line. To learn more about creative thinking visit Simon and Happy Creative at www.happy-creative.co.uk. Happy Creative are creative thinkers and specialists in strategic marketing and branding, based in the UK Happy work across several sectors including B2B, Energy, Pharma, Construction, Publishing, Sports and Leisure,Arts, Charity and the NHS and Public Sector.
The document describes a model of creativity with six phases: inspiration, clarification, ideation, distillation, incubation, and implementation. It explains that creativity involves generating many ideas (inspiration), determining goals and objectives (clarification), focusing ideas (distillation), taking breaks to let the subconscious work (incubation), and determined, persistent work (implementation). Each phase is important for creative work, and people tend to have strengths and weaknesses in different phases.
The document discusses creativity and the creative process. It defines creativity as the generation of new ideas or concepts through combining existing ideas in new ways. There are three levels of creativity - primary involves new fundamental ideas, secondary takes existing work further through collective effort, and integrated combines elements of the first two through disciplined thinking. The creative process generally involves analyzing a problem, imagining solutions through synthesis of ideas, and evaluating ideas. Creativity is a basic human capability that can be learned and improved through an openness to new experiences.
Techniques for creativity ppt mba HR pptBabasab Patil
The document discusses techniques for creativity. It defines creativity as looking at things from a different point of view. Some common creative techniques are analogical thinking and asking questions like "what if" to help find new ideas and solve problems. It then lists eight specific questioning techniques. The document also discusses advantages to implementing creativity techniques like innovation, improved operations, and increased customer satisfaction and profits. Finally, it covers some specific creative problem-solving techniques like brainstorming, attribute listing, and morphological synthesis.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on creative thinking and problem solving. It defines creativity and discusses various aspects of creative thinking like divergent thinking, convergent thinking, and lateral thinking. It also covers the physiology and psychology of creative thinking, including traits of creative people. The presentation discusses models of creativity like the 4Cs model and the Medici Effect. It outlines the creative problem solving process and tools. The document then summarizes a study conducted among postgraduate students on their creative problem solving aptitude and factors influencing creativity. Finally, it reviews several studies on the relationship between creativity, intelligence, problem solving skills, and other variables.
The document introduces Edward de Bono's method of parallel thinking using six colored thinking hats. Each hat represents a different perspective or thought process: white for objective facts, red for emotions, black for caution, yellow for benefits, green for creative ideas, and blue for organization and control. The six hats method structures group discussions to consider an issue from different angles in a set sequence, allowing for a more comprehensive analysis that incorporates logic, creativity, and feelings. Applying the hats helps remove ego and confrontation from problem solving so groups can effectively generate, evaluate, and implement solutions.
Creativity involves coming up with novel and useful ideas through cognitive activities and thinking. It is a process that uses intelligence to generate new ideas, solutions, and connections. To be truly innovative, creativity must be harnessed and applied to practical problems through work to transform ideas into reality. True innovation stems from creativity but requires taking creative ideas and executing them in a way that produces something new.
The document discusses creative problem solving training topics including understanding creativity and problem solving processes, removing blocks and barriers, and using tools like problem identification, SWOT analysis, Pareto principle, problem restatement, brainstorming, and cause and effect analysis. It also discusses why problem solving can be challenging and provides techniques for structuring problems, restating problems, SWOT analysis, Pareto principle, and brainstorming. Contact information is given for training consultants.
This document discusses models of shared decision making and participative leadership. It addresses four critical questions about when and how to involve subordinates in the decision making process. It presents the Vroom model and Hoy-Tarter model which examine the conditions that influence how effective subordinate participation will be. These include whether the decision is within the subordinates' zone of acceptance and expertise and interest. The document also outlines different decision making groups, roles leaders can take, and a normative model for determining the appropriate level of participation based on the situation.
Creative thinking is the process of generating novel ideas and alternatives to solve problems. It should not replace critical thinking, but be used initially to produce potential solutions, which are then analyzed critically. Supervisors can foster creativity by valuing new suggestions, giving credit for ideas that are implemented, and acknowledging that failure is part of the creative process rather than assigning blame. Generating creative ideas involves learning about problems, incubating ideas unconsciously, and shaping ideas to make them practical.
Creative thinking is the ability to generate multiple ideas or options to achieve positive outcomes or solve problems. It involves strategically observing one's environment and thinking creatively, which can provide organizational and national competitiveness. The steps for creative thinking are to observe customer problems, develop solutions, implement and test solutions, and evaluate success in solving problems and targeting the market.
Problems are obstacles thrown in front of us to hamper our progress.
These problems must be solved and overcome.
Problems can arise in personal, professional and social contexts.
Some problems can be solved alone, some can be by collective thought and some by using computers.
Problem solving refers to any activity or group of activities that seek to resolve problems or find a solution to solve the problems, by proceeding in an orderly fashion.
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Steps in Problem Solving
Identification of Problems and Opportunities
Definition of Goals
Exploration of Possible Strategies
Anticipation of Outcomes and Action
Learning through Retrospection
Problem Solving through Six Thinking Hats
Advantages of Six Thinking Hats
Problem-Solving Strategies
Algorithms
Heuristics
Trial-and-Error
Insight
The document discusses the importance of reasoning skills in the workplace. It defines reasoning as using induction, deduction, or a combination of the two to make decisions. Workers are bombarded with deceptive messages and must think critically to discern truth. The document outlines five strategies for problem-solving at work: identify the problem, gather information, brainstorm possible solutions, evaluate solutions, and decide on the best option. Developing strong reasoning abilities can help workers make good decisions despite misleading information.
1) Critical thinking is a disciplined thinking process that uses evidence and reasoning to make judgments. It is a key skill for problem solving and should be developed at any age.
2) Encouraging critical thinking helps students ask the right questions, evaluate information sources, and make strong decisions based on evidence rather than just memorizing facts. It also fosters creativity.
3) Examples of activities that promote critical thinking include scientific experiments, role-playing, job problem-solving exercises, and technology troubleshooting. Involving parents and the whole learning community can help ensure efforts to develop critical thinking do not fall flat.
Creative thinking has value beyond just artistic pursuits. Developing creative thinking skills through learning and examining one's mindset can help generate innovative ideas to solve challenges and achieve success in any field. While creativity was not strongly emphasized in education, individuals can take steps to enhance their innate creative abilities. Even a small increase in creative thinking, such as a 10-15% improvement, can make a meaningful difference in performance and help one stand out from others.
The document discusses various methods and strategies for creative problem solving. It begins by outlining the basic problem solving steps of defining the problem, identifying solutions, evaluating options, and implementing a solution. It then describes common problem solving strategies like algorithms, heuristics, trial-and-error, and insight. The document also provides tips for creative problem solving and models like separating ideation from evaluation, avoiding judgment, and reframing problems as questions. Finally, it discusses techniques for identifying the root cause of a problem like cause-and-effect diagrams and the 5 Whys method.
The document discusses lateral thinking and problem solving techniques, including Edward De Bono's six thinking hats method for parallel thinking and creative problem solving. It provides examples of focus, harvesting, and treatment tools for generating new ideas and exploring alternatives when solving problems. The six hats framework involves assigning different colors to represent distinct thinking perspectives that can be "worn" to approach problems in an indirect and creative manner.
Creative thinking and problem solving require challenging assumptions and looking at problems from new perspectives. Some tools for creative thinking include random input, where ideas are generated from random words, and SCAMPER, which involves substituting, combining, adapting, modifying, finding new purposes, eliminating, or reversing elements of a problem. Brainstorming is a technique where a group generates many ideas without criticism to solve a problem, with the goal of quantity over quality. Effective brainstorming requires clearly defining the challenge and using criteria to evaluate ideas after the session. These creative thinking tools can help generate new solutions to issues like employee lateness or low satisfaction.
Innovation Foundations Course 101 - Creative Problem Solving ConceptsThink For A Change
This document provides an overview of an introductory course on creative problem solving concepts. The target audience is individuals with little experience in formal creative problem solving, idea management, or innovation management. The course objectives are to provide a solid understanding of basic creative problem solving concepts and the ability to use tools and techniques for creatively resolving problems. The course syllabus outlines segments on the creative problem solving process, tools and techniques, and building a culture that supports creative problem solving.
Generating Big Profits with Creative ThinkingSimon Brooke
Creative thinking lies at the heart of any great business. Creative sales and marketing campaigns generate twice the return of non-creative campaigns. It's time to put creative thinking at the heart of your business. Every process can benefit from a clearly structured creative thinking approach. Simon Brooke, creative thinker and director at Happy Creative has created this presentation to show just how creative we all are, and some key tools and techniques we can use to help the creative process within our businesses. Traditional Brainstorming techniques do not bring out the very best creative thinking and only serve one type of creative thinker. As a business, Happy Creative has introduced a new approach to their brainstorming task with their Happy Storms generating business winning results. In this presentation Simon shows you just how you can utilise these same processes and techniques to improve your bottom line. To learn more about creative thinking visit Simon and Happy Creative at www.happy-creative.co.uk. Happy Creative are creative thinkers and specialists in strategic marketing and branding, based in the UK Happy work across several sectors including B2B, Energy, Pharma, Construction, Publishing, Sports and Leisure,Arts, Charity and the NHS and Public Sector.
The document describes a model of creativity with six phases: inspiration, clarification, ideation, distillation, incubation, and implementation. It explains that creativity involves generating many ideas (inspiration), determining goals and objectives (clarification), focusing ideas (distillation), taking breaks to let the subconscious work (incubation), and determined, persistent work (implementation). Each phase is important for creative work, and people tend to have strengths and weaknesses in different phases.
The document discusses creativity and the creative process. It defines creativity as the generation of new ideas or concepts through combining existing ideas in new ways. There are three levels of creativity - primary involves new fundamental ideas, secondary takes existing work further through collective effort, and integrated combines elements of the first two through disciplined thinking. The creative process generally involves analyzing a problem, imagining solutions through synthesis of ideas, and evaluating ideas. Creativity is a basic human capability that can be learned and improved through an openness to new experiences.
Techniques for creativity ppt mba HR pptBabasab Patil
The document discusses techniques for creativity. It defines creativity as looking at things from a different point of view. Some common creative techniques are analogical thinking and asking questions like "what if" to help find new ideas and solve problems. It then lists eight specific questioning techniques. The document also discusses advantages to implementing creativity techniques like innovation, improved operations, and increased customer satisfaction and profits. Finally, it covers some specific creative problem-solving techniques like brainstorming, attribute listing, and morphological synthesis.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on creative thinking and problem solving. It defines creativity and discusses various aspects of creative thinking like divergent thinking, convergent thinking, and lateral thinking. It also covers the physiology and psychology of creative thinking, including traits of creative people. The presentation discusses models of creativity like the 4Cs model and the Medici Effect. It outlines the creative problem solving process and tools. The document then summarizes a study conducted among postgraduate students on their creative problem solving aptitude and factors influencing creativity. Finally, it reviews several studies on the relationship between creativity, intelligence, problem solving skills, and other variables.
The document introduces Edward de Bono's method of parallel thinking using six colored thinking hats. Each hat represents a different perspective or thought process: white for objective facts, red for emotions, black for caution, yellow for benefits, green for creative ideas, and blue for organization and control. The six hats method structures group discussions to consider an issue from different angles in a set sequence, allowing for a more comprehensive analysis that incorporates logic, creativity, and feelings. Applying the hats helps remove ego and confrontation from problem solving so groups can effectively generate, evaluate, and implement solutions.
Creativity involves coming up with novel and useful ideas through cognitive activities and thinking. It is a process that uses intelligence to generate new ideas, solutions, and connections. To be truly innovative, creativity must be harnessed and applied to practical problems through work to transform ideas into reality. True innovation stems from creativity but requires taking creative ideas and executing them in a way that produces something new.
The document discusses creative problem solving training topics including understanding creativity and problem solving processes, removing blocks and barriers, and using tools like problem identification, SWOT analysis, Pareto principle, problem restatement, brainstorming, and cause and effect analysis. It also discusses why problem solving can be challenging and provides techniques for structuring problems, restating problems, SWOT analysis, Pareto principle, and brainstorming. Contact information is given for training consultants.
This document discusses models of shared decision making and participative leadership. It addresses four critical questions about when and how to involve subordinates in the decision making process. It presents the Vroom model and Hoy-Tarter model which examine the conditions that influence how effective subordinate participation will be. These include whether the decision is within the subordinates' zone of acceptance and expertise and interest. The document also outlines different decision making groups, roles leaders can take, and a normative model for determining the appropriate level of participation based on the situation.
Creative thinking is the process of generating novel ideas and alternatives to solve problems. It should not replace critical thinking, but be used initially to produce potential solutions, which are then analyzed critically. Supervisors can foster creativity by valuing new suggestions, giving credit for ideas that are implemented, and acknowledging that failure is part of the creative process rather than assigning blame. Generating creative ideas involves learning about problems, incubating ideas unconsciously, and shaping ideas to make them practical.
Creative thinking is the ability to generate multiple ideas or options to achieve positive outcomes or solve problems. It involves strategically observing one's environment and thinking creatively, which can provide organizational and national competitiveness. The steps for creative thinking are to observe customer problems, develop solutions, implement and test solutions, and evaluate success in solving problems and targeting the market.
Problems are obstacles thrown in front of us to hamper our progress.
These problems must be solved and overcome.
Problems can arise in personal, professional and social contexts.
Some problems can be solved alone, some can be by collective thought and some by using computers.
Problem solving refers to any activity or group of activities that seek to resolve problems or find a solution to solve the problems, by proceeding in an orderly fashion.
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Steps in Problem Solving
Identification of Problems and Opportunities
Definition of Goals
Exploration of Possible Strategies
Anticipation of Outcomes and Action
Learning through Retrospection
Problem Solving through Six Thinking Hats
Advantages of Six Thinking Hats
Problem-Solving Strategies
Algorithms
Heuristics
Trial-and-Error
Insight
The document discusses the importance of reasoning skills in the workplace. It defines reasoning as using induction, deduction, or a combination of the two to make decisions. Workers are bombarded with deceptive messages and must think critically to discern truth. The document outlines five strategies for problem-solving at work: identify the problem, gather information, brainstorm possible solutions, evaluate solutions, and decide on the best option. Developing strong reasoning abilities can help workers make good decisions despite misleading information.
1) Critical thinking is a disciplined thinking process that uses evidence and reasoning to make judgments. It is a key skill for problem solving and should be developed at any age.
2) Encouraging critical thinking helps students ask the right questions, evaluate information sources, and make strong decisions based on evidence rather than just memorizing facts. It also fosters creativity.
3) Examples of activities that promote critical thinking include scientific experiments, role-playing, job problem-solving exercises, and technology troubleshooting. Involving parents and the whole learning community can help ensure efforts to develop critical thinking do not fall flat.
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This document provides an overview of cognition, problem solving, and critical thinking concepts. It defines cognition as the process of obtaining, transforming, storing, and using information. It discusses two main types of reasoning - formal and everyday. It also covers emotional intelligence, problem solving steps and barriers, ways to generate solutions, and Stephen Covey's method of thinking "win-win". The document is intended to provide foundational information on these topics for students in a critical thinking course.
Problem Solving abilities impacts
Personal success in life,
Success as a team, and
The success of your business.
Effective problem solving offers an opportunity to move forward, rather than mitigate a setback.
Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of team as they relate to problem solving create a competitive advantage for organization.
This document provides an overview of a creative thinking course, including instructions, objectives, pre-course review questions, and course content. The course covers key topics like the different types of thinking (natural, logical, mathematical, creative), methods for developing creative thinking like the DOIT method and 6 Hats method, elements of creative thinking like lateral thinking and creative attitude, and the stages of the creative process (preparation, incubation, illumination, insight, verification). The goal is to teach participants methods for strengthening their creative thinking skills.
Creative Thinking (Convergent and Divergent thinking)Prinson Rodrigues
This document discusses different aspects of creativity and creative thinking. It defines creativity as turning imaginative ideas into reality through two processes: thinking of ideas and then producing or acting on those ideas. It describes divergent thinking as generating many possible solutions in a spontaneous way, while convergent thinking gives a single correct answer. Methods for generating ideas like brainstorming and using random pictures as prompts are explained. The document also outlines the six phases of the ICEDIP model for creative thinking: inspiration, clarification, evaluation, distillation, incubation, and perspiration.
The pandemic has affected every aspect of student lives in past months. Applications such as Common App have added a covid-19 question. How should students approach this essay? Are there topics students should steer away form in this essay? Brad Schiller, co-founder and CEO of PROMPT, a writing platform, and counselor, Stephanie Kennedy, Kennedy College Consulting will join Cyndy McDonald in a discussion of the Covid-19 essay.
Critical thinking skills a guide for problem solvingWasifHossain7
Feeling challenged by the problems in your business? Looking for creative and strategic ways of solving problems? Your journey can start with critical thinking and problem-solving training. In a business environment, you are always searching for opportunities. Problems are opportunities in disguise. To become a problem-solver, you are on a mission to learn the art of thinking critically and creatively.
This document provides resources and instructions to help applicants develop business ideas and pitches for solving "wicked problems" as part of an entrepreneurship scholarship competition. It outlines the competition rules, introduces design thinking techniques to generate and refine ideas, and provides templates and examples for creating a 3-slide, 3-minute pitch presentation. The goal is for applicants to understand the problem, brainstorm solutions, develop a business concept, and effectively present their idea.
This document outlines 8 steps for solving problems:
1. Define the problem clearly and understand all aspects.
2. Set clear goals for what the ideal solution would accomplish.
3. Brainstorm as many potential solutions as possible.
4. Use positive language to think creatively.
5. Weigh the pros and cons of each option to choose the best solution.
6. Focus on implementing the solution rather than dwelling on the problem.
7. Execute the solution as planned while monitoring progress.
8. Review the results, get feedback, and learn lessons to improve future problem-solving.
The document discusses problem solving and creative thinking. It defines problem solving as a systematic approach to defining problems and generating multiple potential solutions without judgment. It outlines four steps of critical thinking and six steps of creative thinking. The document also discusses techniques for brainstorming such as brainstorming by word association, clustering/mapping, and free writing. It provides dos and don'ts for setting goals, analyzing problems, developing action plans, and following through.
This document outlines an introductory problem solving session, which will cover several topics: reviewing the module topics and expectations, completing paperwork, reviewing learning styles, and answering questions. The module will teach critical thinking and problem solving skills through activities and cover the six steps to problem solving. At the end, participants will receive a learner plan, certificate, and be asked to provide an evaluation. Follow-ups will occur at 3, 6, and 12 months.
Personal mastery is about empowering individuals through constant self-reflection and development. It involves continuously clarifying what is truly important through clarifying one's vision and understanding the gap between the current reality and that vision. This creative tension can then motivate people to address underlying beliefs that may be limiting their potential, such as a lack of self-worth or ability. With commitment to truth and by accessing one's subconscious mind, people can change limiting beliefs and empower themselves to achieve their vision. For organizations, fostering personal mastery requires investment, alignment around shared goals, and potentially reworking structures to give people freedom to pursue their visions. Exercises provided help individuals explore their deepest desires and clarify their core values to guide personal and
This document discusses problem solving as an essential 21st century skill. It defines problem solving as the process of working through a problem to find a solution, noting that problems come in everyday and more complex forms. The document outlines six traits of good problem solvers, including focusing on solutions rather than problems, having an open mind, viewing problems neutrally, thinking laterally, using possibility-creating language, and simplifying issues. It also presents a six-step problem solving process of identifying the problem, thinking about it, brainstorming solutions, selecting the best solution, implementing it, and evaluating the solution.
This document discusses various techniques for managing problems in the workplace. It addresses the importance of employees understanding the company's vision and goals and how their work contributes. It also stresses that managers must create an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and not set up for failure. The document outlines common steps for problem solving, such as defining the problem, identifying solutions, and implementing a choice. It also provides tips for creative problem solving, including separating ideation from evaluation and using analogies to spark new ideas.
This document summarizes a workshop on creative and innovative thinking skills. It discusses what creativity and innovation are, types of innovation including product, process, business model, and service innovation. It covers conceptual blocks to creativity like constancy, compression, and complacency. The three components of creativity are discussed as expertise, motivation, and creative thinking skills. Tools for defining problems like the Kipling method and creating new ideas like brainstorming and attribute listing are presented. Finally, the document discusses creating a creative climate in the workplace with elements like risk-taking, access to knowledge, rewarding innovators, and openness to new ideas.
Seven habits of highly effective peoples - Gerhardtgenesissathish
The document provides an overview of leadership qualities and strategies for career success based on Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It discusses the importance of understanding the big picture, empowering and developing people, and adapting to different situations. It also covers personal leadership through strategic planning, mentors, and continuous self-improvement. Teamwork, culture, and the four levels of leadership are examined. Finally, the seven habits are summarized with a focus on being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, and putting first things first.
The document provides an overview of leadership qualities and Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It discusses that effective leadership requires understanding the big picture, empowering and developing teams, and adapting to different situations. It also outlines the seven habits which include being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand, synergizing, and sharpening the saw.
1. Amity School of Business
PROBLEM SOLVING & CREATIVE
THINKING
BS – II
By: Parul Goel
2. Problem - Solving Amity School of Business
- Problem solving is a mental
process.
-Is part of the larger problem process
that includes problem finding and
problem shaping.
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Considered the most complex of
all intellectual function.
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Problem solving occurs when we
move from a given state to a desired
goal state.
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• There are always problems
• There are no big problems; only small ones
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• You can solve
them when YOU
are bigger than
the PROBLEM
• But if you don’t
solve them then,
they become
BIGGER than
you
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• Every problem has a Solution
• Actually every problem has more than one
solution
8. What’s Your Problem-SolvingSchool of Business
Amity Style?
Directions: Circle the correct letter, then distribute the 10 points among choices a, b and c.
1. When I am faced with a complex situation or problem, I tend to:
_____ a. Ask friends
_____ b. Solve it myself
_____ c. Seek professional help
2. People who are great problem solvers:
_____ a. Have very clear goals and objectives
_____ b. Find the best solution
_____ c. Ask the right questions
3. I am happiest when I am deciding:
_____ a. How things should be
_____ b. How to make things better
_____ c. How things are now
4. When I am bothered by something I look at:
_____ a. How I would like things to be different
_____ b. What I should do to make things better
_____ c. The cause of the problem
5. When I am under pressure, I
_____ a. Spend a lot of time thinking about it
_____ b. Solve it quickly
_____ c. Sit back and carefully examine the situation
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6. I am most interested in:
_____ a. The way things could be
_____ b. How to improve things
_____ c. The way things r now
7. When I am in a group, I tend to help the group:
_____ a. Determine goals
_____ b. Take action
_____ c. Obtain the facts
8. When I find out that another person does not like me or is angry with me, I:
_____ a. Try to understand what that person wants
_____ b. Try to make things better between us
_____ c. Get more information
9. When another person asks me for help with a problem, I tend to:
_____ a. Find out what the person wants to accomplish
_____ b. Give suggestions
_____ c. Get more information
10. People in general are likely to get into trouble when they:
_____ a. Lack a vision for the future
_____ b. Don’t take risks
_____ c. Act on impulse
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Add the numbers you have written.
a: 8, b: 2, c: 1
Totals:
A: _____
B: _____
C: _____
Now add 5 points to A and subtract 5 points from C.
A: _____
B: _____
C: _____
A= Idealist interested in values
B= Activist interested in proposals and ideas
C= Realist interested in information and situations
11. EXERCISE Amity School of Business
1. List 10 problems you solved today. What problem-solving skills did you
use?
2. When you have a major problem, is there somebody you go to for help?
What is it about that person that makes you think he or she can handle the
problem?
3. Describe the biggest problem facing you right now. What skills will you
need to solve it?
12. Rating Scale Amity School of Business
• Critical thinking skill
• Problem solving skill
• Expression of ideas
• Thinking creatively
• Emotional intelligence
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• Means-ends thinking:
– Ability to articulate the step by step means
necessary to carry out the solution to a given
interpersonal problem.
– Ability to recognize obstacles, the social sequences
deriving from these solutions.
– Recognition that interpersonal problem solving
takes time.
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• Consequential thinking:
– Being aware of the consequences of social acts as
they affect self and others.
– Ability to generate alternative consequences to
potential problem solutions before acting.
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• Causal thinking:
– Reflects the degree of appreciation of social and
personal motivation.
– Involves the realization that how one felt and acted
may have been influenced by and, in turn, may
have influenced how others felt and acted.
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In “everyday” language:
G
IN
K
IN
• Thinking “outside” the box TH
• Thinking about thinking
• “Unlimited” thinking
• Divergent thinking
19. What Is Critical Thinking? Amity School of Business
• It is thinking that is purposeful, reasoned, and goal directed.
• It is literally thinking about something from many angles.
• Examples of people who use critical thinking in their daily lives:
lawyer who found loophole to free his client, computer repair
technician who found the one tiny circuit problem in your computer,
homemaker who discovered a way to reduce the household debt
each month, the student who discovered that reading the material
before class made listening easier.
• Critical thinking is about making informed, enlightened, educated,
open-minded decisions in college, in relationships, in finances, and
in life in general.
20. Critical Thinking Amity School of Business
Huitt’s (1992) classification of problem-solving
techniques:
• Critical thinking--linear and serial, more
structured, more rational and analytical, and
more goal-oriented
• Creative thinking--holistic and parallel,
more emotional and intuitive, more
creative, more visual, and more tactual/
kinesthetic
21. Amity School of Business
Springer & Deutsch’s (1993) classification of
brain-lateralization dominance:
• Left brain thinking--analytic, serial, logical,
objective
• Right brain thinking--global, parallel,
emotional, subjective
22. Exercise Amity School of Business
• How many addition signs should be put between digits of the number
987654321 and where should we put them to get a total of 99?
• Divide the face of the clock into three parts with two lines so that the sum
of the numbers in the three parts are equal.
• If you begin with a one digit integer, multiply by 3, add 8, divide by 2 and
subtract 6, you will get the integer back.
• If Jane is older than Kim, Kim is older than Shawn. Shawn is younger than
Jane and Rachel is older than Jane List the people from oldest to youngest.
23. Solutions Amity School of Business
1) 9+8+7+65+4+3+2+1 = 99 -> 7 addition signs.
2) 2) 9+8+7+6+5+43+21 = 99 -> 6 addition signs.
Trial and error
[(2 * 3 + 8)/2] - 6 = 1 <- NO
[(6 * 3 + 8)/2] - 6 = 7 <- NO
[(8 * 3 + 8)/2] - 6 = 10 <- NO
[(4 * 3 + 8)/2] - 6 = 4 <- YES!!
The number is 4
Algebraically: [(3*x + 8)/2] -6 = 4
Rachel, Jane, Kim, Shawn
24. Match Problem Amity School of Business
• Can you arrange these six matches into
four equilateral triangles?
25. Match Problem Amity School of Business
Fixation
• The inability to
see a problem
from a new
perspective.
26. Making It Work For Amity School of Business
You
Critical thinking skill development involves:
• Restraining emotions
• Looking at things differently
• Analyzing (breaking down) information
• Asking questions
• Solving problems
• Distinguishing fact from opinion
27. Restraining Emotions Amity School of Business
• It is crucial that you know when your emotions
are clouding an issue. Example: Should drugs
be legalized? Should terminally
ill patients have the right to state assisted and/or
privately assisted suicide?
• If we allow our emotions to run rampant and fail
to use research, logic, and evidence (expansive
thinking), we cannot examine the issues critically
and have a logical discussion regarding the
statements.
28. Restraining Emotions Amity School of Business
If you feel that your emotions caused you to be less than
objective, you might consider the following tips you are faced
with an emotional decision:
• Listen to all sides of an argument or statement before you
make a decision or form an opinion.
• Make a conscious effort to identify which emotions are causing
you to lose objectivity.
• Do not let your emotions withdraw you or turn you off from the
situation.
• Don’t let yourself become engaged in “I’m right, you’re wrong”
situations.
29. …Restraining Emotions Amity School of Business
• Work to understand why others feel their side is valid.
• Physiological reactions to emotions, such as increased heart rate
and blood pressure, should be recognized as an emotional
checklist. If you begin to experience these reactions, relax,
take a deep breath, and concentrate on being open-minded.
• Control your negative self-talk or inner voice toward the other
person(s) or situation.
• Determine whether your emotions are irrational.
30. Activity Amity School of Business
• Think of a situation you were in recently where you
experienced a negative emotion such as anger, frustration,
depression, insecurity, fear, etc.
1) Write out in detail what was going on in the situation
and how you felt in the situation.
2) Now try to figure out the thinking you were doing in the
circumstance, which led to the negative feeling. Write out
the thinking in detail.
3) Then write how your thinking and feeling impacted
your behavior.