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Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity or innovation

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creative Thinking

Inside, Outside, Along side, Under,Over, with a Newor No Box at All!

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

The subject of creativity has been neglected by psychologists.

The immediate problem has two aspects.

(1) How can we discover creative promise in our children and our youth,

(2) How can we promote the development of creative personalities.

Creative talent cannot be accounted for adequately in terms of I.Q.

J. P. Guilford

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

The subject of creativity has been neglected by psychologists.

The immediate problem has two aspects.

(1) How can we discover creative promise in our children and our youth,

(2) How can we promote the development of creative personalities.

Creative talent cannot be accounted for adequately in terms of I.Q.

J. P. Guilford1950

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

We can measure creative thinking levelsby examining:

FluencyFlexibilityElaborationOriginality

E. Paul Torrance

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

We can measure creative thinking levelsBy examining:

FluencyFlexibilityElaborationOriginality

E. Paul Torrance1950s to 2003

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity

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Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

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Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

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Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Chapter 1Which Paradigm for 2015?Breaking the BoxWarming UP for Creativity

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Paradigm 2015Paradigm 2015

a. a. If it ain’t broke.....leave it alone.

b. b. If it ain’t broke….break it.

c. c. Better fix it before it breaks

d. d. Keep using it until it breaks

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

What Some Corps Do…

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

What Some Corps Do…

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

% Of Profit

15% Rule

Creativity or Idea Clubs

Company Books (Dupont)

Contests

Creativity/Innovation

Newsletters - Print/Electronic

Creativity/Innovation Rooms

Groups---Oz Group

Guest Speakers

Idea Meetings

Idea Systems

In-House Training

Innovation Fairs

Libraries

Management Support

Newsletters - External

Posters

Problem Solving Teams

Rebel Groups-Unofficial

Retreats

Rewards & Reward Systems

Seminars

Support Conference Attendance

Training Programs

Workshops

What Some Corps Do…

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

% Of Profit

15% Rule

Creativity or Idea Clubs

Company Books (Dupont)

Contests

Creativity/Innovation

Newsletters - Print/Electronic

Creativity/Innovation Rooms

Groups---Oz Group

Guest Speakers

Idea Meetings

Idea Systems

In-House Training

Innovation Fairs

Libraries

Management Support

Newsletters - External

Posters

Problem Solving Teams

Rebel Groups-Unofficial

Retreats

Rewards & Reward Systems

Seminars

Support Conference Attendance

Training Programs

Workshops

What Some Corps Do…

None do it

Systematically

or Throughout

or for more than

18 months

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

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GAPPLYINGDEVELOPING

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

it’s altered states and floating revelry,

chaos expressing creativity.

outside the usual range of being

thrusting into the oddish way of seeing

the great whole .. the range of multi-colored sight

tolerating the ones who notice shades of dark and bright.

penelope kelly

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

observation also is seeing what we didn’t expect.

we think we welcome different beings,

welcome different ways of seeing,

welcome the view of fools and saints

welcome the mind without restraint ..

we think we welcome,    

But!penelope kelly

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

O T T F F _ _

What might the next two letters be?

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Connect these 9 dots w/ 4 or less straight lines…

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Classic Answer

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

One or NO “straight lines”

A wide crayonPour paint on itSpray paint on itSquash paper up Line around worldDip in can of paintCut dots out & line upSpiral from center outWide paint roller/brushFold drawing until overlapWrite in cursive “4 straight lines”

3 lines

PossibleSolutions

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Breaking Paradigmsor simply Re-examineRe-stateRe-invent the problem.

Quickest way toCreate or Innovate?

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

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Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

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WindowRoof top

Envelope4 triangles

Symbol for ductTop of a pyramid

“x” marks the spotUnder side of pyramidClose up view of fence

TentLogoGame boardCeiling light4 arrow headsDecorated boxDisplay shelf unit2 overlapping triangles…….?????????

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

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Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

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Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

?Break the Box

Use the Box

No BoxNew BoxVirtual Box

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Warm-Up Exercises

Why do them?

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

Warm-Up Exercises

To open up a group or team's creative thinking Warm-Up Exercises are very helpful.

The exercises help to loosen up paradigms, mindsets, andpoints of view brought to a creative thinking session.

Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

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Thank you lahNo worry mate

GrazieAbrigado

GraciasOrigato

DankeMerciGratis

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Creativity: a Gift, an Attitude, a Process, a Strategy

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