1. Utilize critical-thinking skills to determine best options/outcomes.

2.  the ability to generate unique ideas, approaches, and solutions.

3.  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

4.  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)

5.  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

6.  Pinpoint the question  Gather information  Set the question aside for awhile  Welcome your own creative insight  Find out if the answer works