? Are You Creative

32 Traits Adaptable Curious Divergent thinker Energetic Fantasize, able to Flexible thinker Fluent Future oriented Humor Idealistic Imaginative Independent Ingenious Learning, always Non-conforming Not motivated by money Observant, highly Open-ended Original - uniqueness Passionate about their work Perceive world differently Question asker See possibilities Self- knowledgeable Self-actualizing Self-disciplined Sense of destiny Sensitive Severely critical of… Specific interests Synthesize correctly Tolerant of ambiguity

32 Traits All born with…. Adaptable Curious Divergent thinker Energetic Fantasize, able to Flexible thinker Fluent Future oriented Humor Idealistic Imaginative Independent Ingenious Learning, always Non-conforming Not motivated by money Observant, highly Open-ended Original - uniqueness Passionate about their work Perceive world differently Question asker See possibilities Self- knowledgeable Self-actualizing Self-disciplined Sense of destiny Sensitive Severely critical of… self, their work, potential of field potential of other people Specific interests Synthesize correctly often intuitively Tolerant of ambiguity All born with….

32 Traits All are learnable… Adaptable Curious Divergent thinker Energetic Fantasize, able to Flexible thinker Fluent Future oriented Humor Idealistic Imaginative Independent Ingenious Learning, always Non-conforming Not motivated by money Observant, highly Open-ended Original - uniqueness Passionate about their work Perceive world differently Question asker See possibilities Self- knowledgeable Self-actualizing Self-disciplined Sense of destiny Sensitive Severely critical of… self, their work, potential of field potential of other people Specific interests Synthesize correctly often intuitively Tolerant of ambiguity All are learnable…

Cre8ng™ Styles

Style Models Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument MBTI™ KAI™ DISC Human Synergistics™   Kolb™   Dunn & Dunn™   Four-Sight™   M.I.N.D. Design™ Square, squiggle, circle, triangle

M Dd i i i i i i n n n n n n Rational, Logical, Analytical, Individual Intuitive, Exploratory, Unknown, Fanciful i i M i i i i n Dd Systematic, equations, Step-by-step, Proven Answers Fun, Harmonious, Involving all, Family/Team n n n n n

i i M i 8 9 i i i n Dd n n 7 6 n n n

i M i i i i i n Dd n n n n n

1 same Danielle Joanna Heather Joe Allison Janet Jessica Aaron Jones, Lawrence F Parker, Jessica Rae Ware, Teresa Fontaine, Cartter Dzubinski, Leanne Mason Puckett. Sara Beth Okeson, Natalie Tucker, Jessica Gibson, Sara Elizabeth Haddon, Codie Griffith , Sara Sullivan, Margaret Kingdon, Linary Whalen, Mindon Grace Loftin, Ciera Michelle DeJarnett, Hillary Bennett, Amanda C. Irby, Sarah Miller, Megan McGeehin, Carina Gokee, Rebecca Hamrick, Victoria Rackley, Kaci 1 Danielle Joanna Heather Joe Allison Janet Jessica Aaron Ellie Leize Margaret Michelle same

2 mixed Jessica Joe Joanna Ellie Heather Michelle Allison Aaron Jones, Lawrence F Parker, Jessica Rae Ware, Teresa Fontaine, Cartter Dzubinski, Leanne Mason Puckett. Sara Beth Okeson, Natalie Tucker, Jessica Gibson, Sara Elizabeth Haddon, Codie Griffith , Sara Sullivan, Margaret Kingdon, Linary Whalen, Mindon Grace Loftin, Ciera Michelle DeJarnett, Hillary Bennett, Amanda C. Irby, Sarah Miller, Megan McGeehin, Carina Gokee, Rebecca Hamrick, Victoria Rackley, Kaci 2 Jessica Joe Joanna Ellie Heather Michelle Allison Aaron Janet Danielle Leize Margaret mixed

Creative Thinking Tools Divergent & Convergent

M Dd i i i i i i n n n n n n Idea Grid Attribute Listing TRIZ Excursions Forced Relationships Metaphors S.C.A.M.P.E.R. Checklisting Brain Writing Writing Relay Group Excursions Guided Imagery n Dd n n n n n

Creative Thinking Tools Why Use Creative Thinking Tools New Associations Free/Accidental/Forced New Perspectives/Viewpoints New/Unusual/Strange New Discoveries Unexpected, Obvious Imaginary Explorations Generate Openness Raise Energy

Diverge

Brainstorming BAD Meetings Alex Osborn’s Tool or Cliché for BAD Meetings

Quantity breeds Quality Freewheeling of ideas Hitchhike/Combine Ideas Brainstorming Quantity breeds Quality Freewheeling of ideas Hitchhike/Combine Ideas No Judgement = Divergent Thinking Tool

Brainwriting Index cards, Post-It Notes™ Silent/Active

Quantity breeds Quality Freewheeling of ideas Hitchhike/Combine Ideas Brainwriting Quantity breeds Quality Freewheeling of ideas Hitchhike/Combine Ideas No Judgement = Divergent Thinking Tool

Forced Relationships + = Divergent Thinking Tool

Forced Relationships Animal (a-z) Product - Aardvark - clothing - Bear Creative Thinking Tools Relationships Animal (a-z) Product - Aardvark - Bear - Cow - Dog - Elephant - clothing - entertainment - building - sports - teaching tools Divergent Thinking Tool

Alphabetizing A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z = Divergent Thinking Tool

Professions Occupations Famous People Super Heroes Heroes A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S Y U V W X Z Alphabetizing

S. = substitute C. = combine A. = adapt, adopt M. = minify, magnify P. = put to other uses E. = eliminate R. = reverse Divergent Thinking Tool

Idea Grid Creative Thinking Tools #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Divergent Thinking Tool

Idea Grid Creative Thinking Tools Bread Meat Top’g Veg Fruit Snack Dessert 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Divergent Thinking Tool

Converge

Hits & Misses Convergent Thinking Tool

Clusters Convergent Thinking Tool

Pluses/Concerns/Potentials PCP Pluses/Concerns/Potentials Creative Thinking Tools Pluses Concerns Potentials Convergent Thinking Tool

Value Grid Creative Thinking Tools # a. b. c. d. e. 1. 3 2 2 2 4 * 2. 5 4 5 3 5 3. 2 1 3 5 2 4. 1 3 1 1 3 ? 4 4 5. 4 5 1 Convergent Thinking Tool

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