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| | '''Creative Problem Solving''' "involves breaking down a problem to understand it, generating ideas to [[Problem solving|solve the problem]] and evaluating those ideas to find the most effective solutions. It uses techniques to make the problem solving process engaging and [[Collaboration|collaborative]]."<ref>[https://www.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl486/files/staff-welfare/creative_problem_solving.pdf Problem solving]</ref> | | '''Creative Problem Solving''' "involves breaking down a problem to understand it, generating ideas to [[Problem solving|solve the problem]] and evaluating those ideas to find the most effective solutions. It uses techniques to make the problem solving process engaging and [[Collaboration|collaborative]]."<ref>[https://www.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl486/files/staff-welfare/creative_problem_solving.pdf Problem solving]</ref> |
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| − | Strategies for [[Creativity|creative]] problem solving:
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| − | * Embrace curiosity: Ask questions and seek new knowledge to open the door to [[Innovation|innovative]] solutions.
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| − | * Take [[Risk|risks]]: Step outside your comfort zone to come up with new ideas.
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| − | * Be [[Openness|open-minded]]: Consider unconventional solutions and different perspectives.
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| − | * [[Brainstorming|Brainstorm]]: Gather a diverse group of people to discuss ideas without judgment.
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| − | * Prototype: Create tangible models or simulations of ideas to test and refine.
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| − | * Use mind mapping: A visual tool that helps organize thoughts and ideas.
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| − | * Ask open-ended questions: Rephrase problems as open-ended questions with multiple possibilities
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| − | Mind mapping:
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| − | *[http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Documentation Freemind documentation]
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| − | *[http://www.mindmeister.com/ Mindmeister]
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| − | *[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mindmeister/bdehgigffdnkjpaindemkaniebfaepjm?hl=en Mindmeister] - Chrome store - Works with Google drive
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| − | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlabrWv25qQ Mind mapping - Tony Buzan]
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| − | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8_H42Z9wxA How to make a mind map - version 1]
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| − | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UCXalYcoko How to make a mind map - version 2]
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| − | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLWV0XN7K1g How to make a mind map the basics]
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| − | *[http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page FreeMind - Free mind mapping software]
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| − | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33PCtkSlEf4 Mind mapping by Tony Buzan]
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| − | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grut_2cardM FreeMind tutorial]
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| | == 6 stages of the creative problems solving process (Often referred to as the Osborn-Parnes model) == | | == 6 stages of the creative problems solving process (Often referred to as the Osborn-Parnes model) == |