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| | [[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 [[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 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 creative problem solving:
| + | === 6 stages of the creative problems solving process (Often referred to as the Osborn-Parnes model) === |
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| − | * Embrace curiosity: Ask questions and seek new knowledge to open the door to [[Innovation|innovative]] solutions. | + | 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. |
| − | * Take [[Risk|risks]]: Step outside your comfort zone to come up with new ideas. | + | Explanation of each stage: |
| − | * Be [[Openness|open-minded]]: Consider unconventional solutions and different perspectives. | + | |
| − | * [[Brainstorming|Brainstorm]]: Gather a diverse group of people to discuss ideas without judgment. | + | *Objective Finding: Clearly state the [[Goal setting|goal]] or desired outcome of the problem-solving process. |
| − | * Prototype: Create tangible models or simulations of ideas to test and refine. | + | |
| − | * Use mind mapping: A visual tool that helps organize thoughts and ideas. | + | *Fact Finding: Gather all relevant information and data about the problem situation. |
| − | * Ask open-ended questions: Rephrase problems as open-ended questions with multiple possibilities
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| | + | *Problem Finding: Analyze the information to identify the root cause or key issues that need to be addressed. |
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| | + | *Idea Finding: Generate a wide range of potential solutions through brainstorming or other creative techniques. |
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| | + | *Solution Finding: Evaluate the generated ideas, select the most promising solution, and refine it. |
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| | + | *Acceptance Finding: Develop a plan to implement the chosen solution and address potential obstacles to acceptance. |
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| | == Creativity and leadership == | | == Creativity and leadership == |