Creativity is the ability to imagine or invent something new and to use imagination to transcend traditional ideas. The document discusses tools for creative thinking like the Six Thinking Hats method, paradigms, and mind mapping. It asserts that creativity is a skill that can be learned and emphasizes that creative thinking allows for easier problem solving and a more interesting world.

1. Karim Ali Wafa FCI-CUDS&OP DepartmentSoft Skills Moderator

2. Creative Thinking

3. Agenda

4. What`s CreativityCreativity is ..Creativity is the ability to imagine or invent something new.Creativity is the ability to use imagination to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like ,and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, or methods.

11. Creativity is in youCreative thinking is not a talent , it is a skill that can be learnt. It empowers people by adding strength to their natural abilities which improves teamwork, productivity, and where appropriate profits.Edward De BonoWe were born creative BUT the world killed our Creativity …

12. Tools of CreativitySix Thinking Hats

13. Mind Mapping

14. ParadigmSix Thinking HatsDefinitionHatsUsing Hats

15. DefinitionThere are six different imaginary hats that you can put on or take off. Each hat is a different color and represent a different style of thinking.When we change a hats, we change thinking

22. Using HatsSingle UseSequence UseTime`s Up

23. ParadigmDefinitionTypes of paradigmParadigm shiftUsing paradigm

24. DefinitionIt the way we perceive, understand, and interpret the worldA paradigm is like a map in our headDoes everyone use the same paradigm?

26. Types of ParadigmShiftersPioneersSettlers

27. What`s Paradigm ShiftParadigm Shift is..A paradigm shift is a way of looking at something differently. Ex:Ptolemy thought that the earth is the centre of the world.Copernicus believed the sun was the centre of the universe (a paradigm shift happened)

30. Mind MappingMind mapping is..Mind mapping is one of the very best methods to optimize ones learning capacities and understanding of how the elements of complex structures are connected.

32. Using Creative ThinkingWorld becomes much interestingWe can solve problems easier and in a fun way

33. summaryWhat`s Creativity5 Myths of Creativity Creativity is in youSix Thinking HatsParadigmMind Mapping