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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.

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

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

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�

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�.

** Types of Decisions **

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.

The Fishbone Technique

It is a simple yet powerful method of recording possible causes and relating effect.

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.

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.

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.

Brainstorming Consider the guidelines in the following slides brainstorming.

Before a brainstorming session, you need to: Select up to two correct answers

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.

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