Creative Problem Solving
Contents
Conclusion
Creative Problem Solving ProcessDivergent and Convergent ThinkingIntroduction
Applying Left or Right BrainCreativity Models and TheoriesCreative Methods
What is Creativity ?
Creativity is a distinguishing characteristic of human excellence in
every area of behavior.—E. Paul Torrance
Activity:Take a minute and write down a few of your first impressions when you see or hear the
word Creativity.
Now write down a few of the first impressions when you see or hear the words Problem
Solving.
Symbolic Formula for Understanding
Creativity
C= fa(K,I,E)
Creativity is a function of Knowledge, Imagination, and Evaluation, reflecting an interpersonal attitude toward
the beneficial and positive use of creativity
Ruth Noller, Buffalo State University
What is Problem Solving?
A state of desire for reaching a definite 'goal' from a present condition that either is not directly moving toward the goal, is far from it, or needs more complex logic
for finding a missing description of conditions or steps toward the goal.
S. Ian Robertson, Problem solving, Psychology Press, 2001
Convergent Thinking
Finding ‘one’ right solution
Divergent Thinking
Generating multiple ideas for a given topic
CREATIVE PROBLEM
SOLVING (CPS) PROCESS
Objective FindingFact finding
Problem findingIdea Finding
Solution FindingAcceptance
finding
Objective Finding
Identify Goal, Wish, Challenge
What is the goal, wish, or challenge upon which you want to
work?
Fact Finding
Gather Data
What's the situation or background? What are all the facts, questions, data, feelings that are
involved
Problem Finding• Clarify the Problem
• What is the problem that really needs to be focuses on? What is the concern that really needs to be addressed?
Idea FindingGenerate Ideas
What are all the possible solutions for
how to solve the problem?
Solution Finding
Select & Strengthen Solutions
How can you strengthen the solution? How can you select the solutions to know which
one will work best?
Solution Finding
Select & Strengthen Solutions
How can you strengthen the solution? How can you select the solutions to know which
one will work best?
Acceptance finding(Idea
implementation)Plan for Action
What are all the action steps that need to take
place in order to implement your solution?
Creative Methods
Tools for Creative Ideas: http://goo.gl/7vQw
Idea Generation: Brick Activity
Mind Mapping
2 Parts
Magnet
Electrical
White – Black-Red
Freezer
Boxy
Cooling
SolarSilver
Round
Multiple Cooling Areas
Attribute Listing
Brush Your Teeth
Beliefs, Habits, Skills Knowledge
Play and Creativity
Bricolage + Exquisite Corpse as Creativity Techniques
ProblemYou are given the objects shown: a candle, a book of matches, and a box of tacks.
Your task is to find a way to attach the candle to the wall of the room, at eye level, so that it will burn properly and illuminate the room.
The key insight in this problem is that the box that the tacks are contained in is not just for holding tacks, but can be used as a mount, too — again, a change in the representation.
Solution
Creativity Models and Theories
Even the oddest idea may have some value
Environment factors http://mycreativityskills.com/
Generativity theory -Robert Epstein
Investment theory of creativity -Robert Sternberg
Applying Left and Right Brain Thinking: Truths
and Myths
Conclusion
and have Fun..