The document provides an overview of creative problem solving skills and techniques. It discusses (1) having a problem solving mindset and attitude, (2) practicing creativity, (3) facilitating teams, and (4) establishing a creative environment. It also outlines steps to overcome negative or unhelpful thinking patterns and instead focus on realistic, evidence-based approaches to problem solving. Specific techniques taught include considering alternative perspectives, examining the goals and potential effects of solutions, focusing on positives, and stopping predictions of negative futures.

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2. The first commandment: problem solve

3. The number one rated success characteristics from our business leaders is the ability to solve problems, especially in a crisis. Business success depends on being the person who remains constructive when the going gets tough. They see that there is always a way through, even when those around you have given up. The thinking associated with a ‘can do’ attitude and a number of creative problem solving techniques.

4. Be creative mean: Having an element of newness, being relevant, at least to you the one who creates the solution. By problem mean: Any situation which presents as a challenge, offers an opportunity or is a concern to you. Devising ways to answer or to meet or satisfy the problem or adapting yourself to a situation or adapting the solution to you. Creative problem solving is a process, is a method, a system for approaching a problem in an imaginative way resulting in effective action. By solving mean:

5. Problem-solving necessities Four areas to practice that will increase you and your teams ability to problem solve: 1. Your attitude and thinking style; 2. Your ability to be creative; 3. Facilitating your team; 4. Establishing a creative environment.

8. Useful thinking Less effective thinking Faulty thinking I’m so nervous. I’ve blown it! Don’t get anxious You’ll blow it. I am usually calm and confident – I can cope with it. I was a total failure-everyone will think I’m an idiot. I wasn’t a total failure, may be next time.. Most of it was okay; I’ll know what to do next time. I didn’t get anything I wanted. I’ll never do any better. I didn’t get all I wanted, I should have done better. I didn’t get everything I wanted, but I did it and that’s really positive. I’m making progress.

14. List all potential goals Choose what to focus on Gather data Highlight the important Mindmap all the issues Select key issues Brainstorm ideas Select the promising Pluses, potentials, and concerns Choose best fit solutions Draw up a plan for all actions Choose people and set dates C Check goals R Research facts E Examine issues A Acquire ideas T Test solutions E Enable actions CREATE – The problem solving process

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