Creative problem solving

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"Creativity can solve almost any problem." - George Lois

Creative Problem Solving "involves breaking down a problem to understand it, generating ideas to solve the problem and evaluating those ideas to find the most effective solutions. It uses techniques to make the problem solving process engaging and collaborative."[1]

Examples of creative problem solving

See also: Brainstorming and Mind map and Scamper technique of brainstorming

6 stages of the creative problem solving process (Often referred to as the Osborn-Parnes model)

See also: Creativity and Innovation

The six stages of creative problem solving, often referred to as the Osborn-Parnes model, are: Objective Finding, Fact Finding, Problem Finding, Idea Finding, Solution Finding, and Acceptance Finding; essentially, defining the problem, gathering information, identifying the core issue, brainstorming ideas, selecting the best solution, and planning for implementation. Explanation of each stage:

1. Objective Finding: Clearly state the goal or desired outcome of the problem-solving process.

2. Fact Finding: Gather all relevant information and data about the problem situation.

3. Problem Finding: Analyze the information to identify the root cause or key issues that need to be addressed.

4. Idea Finding: Generate a wide range of potential solutions through brainstorming or other creative techniques. See also: Ideation

5. Solution Finding: Evaluate the generated ideas, select the most promising solution, and refine it.

6. Acceptance Finding: Develop a plan to implement the chosen solution and address potential obstacles to acceptance.

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Key points related to the creative problem process

1. Divergent thinking:

The early stages (Objective Finding to Idea Finding) encourage generating a wide range of ideas without immediate judgment. See: Ideation and Brainstorming

2. Convergent thinking:

The later stages (Solution Finding and Acceptance Finding) involve evaluating and selecting the best solution based on criteria.

3. Iterative process:

Often, you may need to revisit earlier stages to refine your understanding of the problem or generate new ideas.

Strategies for creative problem solving

Statue of the creative Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci in Tuscany, Italy.

Strategies for creative problem solving:

  • Embrace curiosity: Ask questions and seek new knowledge to open the door to innovative solutions.
  • Take risks: Step outside your comfort zone to come up with new ideas.
  • Be open-minded: Consider unconventional solutions and different perspectives.
  • Brainstorm: Gather a diverse group of people to discuss ideas without judgment.
  • Prototype: Create tangible models or simulations of ideas to test and refine.
  • Use mind mapping: A visual tool that helps organize thoughts and ideas.
  • Ask open-ended questions: Rephrase problems as open-ended questions with multiple possibilities

Mind mapping

See also: Mind map

A mind map is a "visual diagram that helps organize information hierarchically, where a central topic is surrounded by related subtopics, often using images, keywords, and color coding to represent connections and relationships between ideas, allowing for better understanding and recall of information; essentially, it's a way to visually brainstorm and map out complex concepts from a central theme."[2] < Popular mind mapping software:

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Importance of creative problem solving

Research which suggests that increasing creative problem solving can boost a person's intelligence (IQ score)

The human brain is the most complex physical entity in the universe.[3][4][5]

See also: Intelligence and IQ

Abstract for the 2020 journal article We Can Boost IQ: Revisiting Kvashchev’s Experiment published in the Journal of Intelligence:

“ This paper examined the effects of training in creative problem-solving on intelligence. We revisited Stankov’s report on the outcomes of an experiment carried out by R. Kvashchev in former Yugoslavia that reported an IQ increase of seven points, on average, across 28 tests of intelligence. We argue that previous analyses were based on a conservative analytic approach and failed to take into account the reductions in the IQ test variances at the end of the three-years’ training. When standard deviations of the initial test and 2nd retest were pooled in the calculation of the effect sizes, the experimental group’s performance was 10 IQ points higher on average than that of the control group. Further, with the properly defined measures of fluid and crystallized intelligence, the experimental group showed a 15 IQ points higher increase than the control group. We concluded that prolonged intensive training in creative problem-solving can lead to substantial and positive effects on intelligence during late adolescence (ages 18–19).[6] ”

Books

  • Creative Problem Solving: Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Feynman Technique and Beyond by Lawrence Wilson. ASIN: B0C6P8GH2HPublisher. ‎Independently published (March 4, 2023)
  • Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything by Charles Conn and Robert McLean. Wiley; 1st edition (March 6, 2019)

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References

  1. ↑ Problem solving
  2. ↑ What is a mind map?
  3. ↑ The Human Body: God's Masterpiece
  4. ↑ The Enigmatic Human Brain by Wallace G. Smith
  5. ↑ The Most Complex Structure, Creation Moments
  6. ↑ We Can Boost IQ: Revisiting Kvashchev’s Experiment, Journal of Intelligence. 2020 Dec; 8(4): 41. Published online 2020 Nov 26. doi: 10.3390/jintelligence8040041
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