Roles [Creative Thinking] Flashcards
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Creative thinking
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is a role of looking at problems from a fresh perspective that leads to unusual solutions
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Advantages of creative thinking
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- starts process of problem solving, as there are usually more problems than solutions
- improved quality solutions are achieved
- may give businesses a competitive advantage is unusual or unique solutions or ideas are implemented
- improves motivation amongst staff members
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Barriers of creative thinking
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- lack of creativity
-finanial barriers
-poor working conditions - lack of motivation
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How to promotes creative thinking?
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- doing research and providing data
- setting up suggestions boxes
- educating and training employees
- change employees prespectives
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How to help generate ideas
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- asking questions
- reading books
- using search engines
- talking to people about the issues
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Problem solving
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- is a process to analyse a situation, identify strategies and to make changes
- is a process requiring creative or critical thinking
- that is effective, leads to good decision making
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Problem solving cycle
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- identify the problem
- define the problem
- identify alternative solutions
- select the best solution
- develop and implement an action plan
- monitor the implementation of the action plan
- evaluate if the problem is solved
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Decision making process
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- define the problem
- generate various alternatives
- evaluate the alternatives
- choose the best alternatives
- implement the solution
- evaluate the success of the decision
9
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advanced problem solving techniques
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- Delphi technique
- force field technique
- brainstorming technique
- nominal group technique
- SCAMPER Technique
- empty chair technique
- forced combination technique
- mind mapping
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non-conventional solution
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a solution that has not yet become established as a common practice
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conventional solution
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draws on common valuable experiences to solve a problem
