INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE THINKING GENERATING NEW IDEAS

THINKING CREATIVELY Logical and creative Analytical and Artistic Stay out of boxes

UNDERSTANDING BRAIN PROCESSES Hemisphericity  Left brain  Right brain Corpus Callosum

FACILITATING CREATIVE THINKING Creating a Supportive Environment  Take risks  Don’t be afraid to fail  Dare to succeed  Leadership support is critical

FACILITATING (CONT’D.) Understanding Creativity  Stages  Preparation  I ncubation  I llumination  Verification  Belief  Group spiraling  “Mind Locks”

FACILITATING (CONT’D.) Enhancing Creativity  Encourage playfulness  Agree not to judge people or ideas  Look for different, even bizarre relationships  Break down barriers

FACILITATING (CONT’D.) Perception activities Puzzles Role Playing Humor I magery Relaxation

GENERATING IDEAS Brainstorming Metaphorical Thinking Fantasy Chaining Group Techniques  Nominal Group  Delphi

COMPUTER-SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE WORK (CSCW) Flip charts and blackboards Software Groupware Be playful!