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Human Relations - Topics & Resources: Creative Thinking

Platinum Rule: “Treat others the way they would like to be treated.” If you think that is too hard, then just be kind.

Try these

Ask a child: be child-like
Brainstorming - Wikipedia
How to Think Laterally: 13 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Use the IDEAL method of problem solving.
Identify the problem.
Define the problem.
Examine the options.
Act on a plan.
Look at the consequences.
Look for gaps
Mind mapping with mindmup
Put odd things together
banana + shoe = ?
popcorn + dog = ?
Simplify: Explain the problem to an alien from Mars.
-Try on "The Six Thinking Hats"
Use a Thesaurus: Can it be...
adapted
altered
combined
magnified
miniturized
modified
rearranged
repostioned
reused
reversed
streamlined
substituted

Employ specific thinking behaviors which generate creative thinking

Creativity And Innovation: Leadership Essentials - Full Video (07:59)

Creativity And Innovation: Leadership Essentials - Full Video (07:59)

Films on Demand: Creative Thinking Skills - Full Video (25:48)

Recognize the principles which lie at the heart of creative thinking

The Second Principle

Creativity Essentials

Pressbooks & Creativity

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