Utilize critical-thinking skills to determine best options/outcomes.
the ability to generate unique ideas, approaches, and solutions.
Curiosity Confidence Willingness to take a risk Ability to grow from criticism Persistence in finishing a task Courage to stand out from the crowd Motivation from within
Create an item no one has ever seen before (house in outer space) Improve an existing idea or product (house that doesn’t burn) Combine two or more existing items (house that functions as a submarine)
Don’t be a “know it all” Collect ideas regularly Learn to use all of your senses Study creative role models Adopt a good attitude Adjust your environment Play as if you are a kid
Pinpoint the question Gather information Set the question aside for awhile Welcome your own creative insight Find out if the answer works