Creative Thinking Flashcards
Define Creative thinking
Is when people are able to think of new and original approaches and ideas to find solutions to challenges.
Routine thinking
○Is associated with a LEFT brain function where the focus is on logical thought and a methodical way of doing things
○it is where consistent normal thinking is applied to a specific.
○no new ideas or thought patterns are generated.
Creative thinking
•is associated with a RIGHT brain function where new ideas are generated.
•this is the process to come up with new ideas to solve problems in a way that is unusual and different from how things had been done before.
•This results in exploring innovative ideas and different waysof doing things in order to obtain better results.
Conventional solutions
•these are solutions that are believed and followed by everyone.
•They focus on being relevant to a situation.
•usually there is only one solution to each problem or challenge.
Non conventional
•non conventional solutions are solutions that are not created as part of the norm which do not follow what is generally done or belived in.
•they are often interrupted or changed by better ideas.
•diverse solutions may be applied to problems or challenges.
Ways in which businesses can create an environment that stimulates creative thinking in workplace
•Inspire staff to come up with new ideas.
•Plan regular workshops so that brainstorming sessions can be held to generate new ideas.
•Train staff members to think creatively,to solve problems by using mindmapping and lateral thinking.
The meaning of problem solving
Problem solving is the process of studying a situation to find ways to bring about change.
It involves collecting facts that include problem finding and problem shaping.
Problems can be solved by individual or group member or team.
Delphi Technique
A panel of experts who never meet each other face to face comes up with creative solutions to problems without having to sit through long drawn out group members.
