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Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
Creative Problem Solving Encourages you to come up with innovative solutions.
It solves problems when conventional thinking has failed�.
In order for you and your organisation to excel
You need to encourage creative thinking.
This will improve your products, services and communication.
Overcoming obstacles and challenges is always easy.
Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
The Four Principles For Creative Problem Solving
Divergent and convergent thinking must be balanced.
Ask problems as questions; it's easier to come up with solutions.
Defer or suspend judgment, as judging solutions prematurely can shut down idea generation�.
Focus on "yes, and" rather than "no, but". Language matters when you're generating ideas.
Implement Formulate a plan
Identify resources that will allow you to implement your chosen solution. �
Communicate your plan
Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
To solve a problem you need to reframe it by:
Exploring the Vision
Gathering the Data
Formulating Questions that invite the solutions.
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Explore Ideas Generate ideas that answer the questions identified in the clarifying stage.
Generate as many solutions as possible before trying to implement them. �
** Ideation Ways**
Mind maps
Brainstorming
Role-storming
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Formulate Solutions This is the convergent stage of Creative Problem Solving�
Where you focus on evaluating possible options and develop solutions. �
It is a complex process where each person is more efficient at a certain stage than others.�
Analyzing wants and needs
Must be presented clearly The wants and needs for the desired state after the problem is solved must be clear.
Score each item
Order your preferance
Problem solvers can not go back and refine a problem statement�
Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
Implementation After choosing the best solution, its time to **develop an action plan. **�
Identify resources that can help implement your chosen solution�.
Communicate your plan.
Make sure everyone involved understands and accepts it�.
Some business ideas need help getting things going, especially when launching a new product.
Contact a local enterprise or development agency �for advice
Or buy books on starting and running your own business�.
Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
** Types of Decisions **
Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
The Ingredients for Good Decision Making: Taking good decisions relies on a variety of factors.
List ingredients for good decision making to simplify the complexity of taking big decisions.
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Being distracted when making a decision will lead to an informed decision.
Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
The Fishbone Technique
It is a simple yet powerful method of recording possible causes and relating effect.
Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
Functions of Metaphors: Explore what metaphors do
Explains Complex Ideas: By associating an unfamiliar idea with one that is common.
Creates Impact: Metaphors create impact and make something memorable.
Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
Key Points: By using the Disney Creative Strategy You can clearly separate roles, and devote time to each. This will greatly increase the chances of your success.
Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
Mental Blocks: Commonly used for productive brainstorming.
Stimulating Creativity Swipe right to learn some tips for creating a creative mental space.
Go outside for a few minutes Especially for a nature walk or bike ride.
Change your perspective Work on the floor or go to the park for your brainstorming session.
Breathe deeply Especially when stressed, we tend to become shallow breathers
Meditate Focus intently on a candle flame or find another way to quiet your mind of all of your responsibilities.
Write in a journal Write for 15-20 minutes in a spare notebook or plain paper.
Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
Brainstorming Consider the guidelines in the following slides brainstorming.
Before a brainstorming session, you need to: Select up to two correct answers
Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
ORAPAPA A Checklist for Making Better Decisions.
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The Six Thinking Hats A concept for thinking more effectively in groups.
The 6 Thinking Hats
Understand The Six Thinking Hats
The Red Hat Includes feelings like gut reactions to ideas or items identified in another area.
**The White Hat ** Includes Information collected or identified as missing.
The Black Hat Involves details about obstacles to solving the problem.
The Green Hat Considers ideas about new possibilities and implications rather than judgments.
The Yellow Hat This hat is the opposite of the black hat. It includes details about the benefits of an idea or issue.
The Blue Hat This hat serves as the facilitator of the group thinking process.
Problem Solver Course - Lesson Excerpt
Do you recall the lessons you've learnt earlier?
Do you think this statement is true? Overcoming obstacles and challenges is always easy.
Before a brainstorming session, you need to: Select up to two correct answers
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It is very fun and interactive!
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This course assisted me to realize that solving a problem is a step by step process that one need to communicate clearly the problem and search solution as a team.
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