The document outlines an approach to nurturing creativity that involves observing as a fact finder, organizing ideas as an organizer, adding new elements as an improvisor, finding meaning and relationships as a meaning maker, and breaking conventions as a maverick. It also provides templates for mapping obstacles and defining tasks through "how to" statements to help achieve innovation goals. In summary, the document proposes different perspectives and techniques for fostering creativity and overcoming obstacles.

1. David Bliss & Christopher Heimann
impact factory
Nurturing Creativity
Breakout Session 1
11:40 - 12:20

2. 5
Windows of
Creativity

3. Fact Finder
Observe the window
The Approach
Who, what, where, how &
why? Identifying physical
facts, patterns, series,
measurements & sequences

4. Organiser
Inside the Window
The Approach
Who, what, where, how &
why? Identifying physical
facts, patterns, series,
measurements &
sequences

5. Improvisor
Outside the Window
The Approach
Add, subtract, multiply,
divide, using new
components, systems &
processes

6. Meaning Maker
Talk about the Window
The Approach
Find or create purpose,
meaning & value.
Looking for meaningful
relationships.

7. Maverick
Break the window
The Approach
Find or create
Paradoxes
Opposites
Contrasts

8. Obstacle Map
Situation Now Obstacles Innovation Goal
What’s our What’s preventing us Our ideal situation,
current position? from moving from service or product.
the current situation
to our goal?
Turn each obstacle into a
‘How to’ statement.
If the obstacle is financial, it
would read, “How to raise
funds for....”
Generate as many ‘How to’s’ until you are satisfied you have defined the task in hand.

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2nd December 2010