Creative Problem Solving

Welcome to the Creative Problem Solving workshop. In the past few decades, psychologists and business people alike have discovered that ... Show more

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Module	Topics Covered
Introduction
Course Objectives
Module 1	The Problem Solving Method, What is a Problem?, What is Creative Problem Solving?, Steps in the Creative Solving Process, Knowledge Check
Module 2	Information Gathering, Understanding Types of Information, Identifying Key Questions, Methods of Gathering Information, Knowledge Check
Module 3	Problem Definition, Defining the Problem, Determining Problem Origin, Defining Present State and Desired State, Stating and Restating the Problem, Analyzing the Problem, Writing the Problem Statement, Knowledge Check
Module 4	Preparing for Brainstorming, Identifying Mental Blocks, Removing Mental Blocks, Stimulating Creativity, Knowledge Check
Module 5	Generating Solutions (I), Brainstorming Basics, Brainwriting and Mind Mapping, Duncker Diagrams, Knowledge Check
Module 6	Generating Solutions (II), The Morphological Matrix, The Six Thinking Hats, The Blink Method, Knowledge Check
Module 7	Analyzing Solutions, Developing Criteria, Analyzing Wants and Needs, Using Cost/Benefit Analysis, Knowledge Check
Module 8	Selecting a Solution, Doing a Final Analysis, Paired Comparison Analysis, Analyzing Potential Problems, Knowledge Check
Module 9	Planning Your Next Steps, Identifying Tasks, Identifying Resources, Implementing, Evaluating, and Adapting, Knowledge Check
Module 10	Recording Lessons Learned, Planning the Follow-Up Meeting, Celebrating Successes, Identifying Improvements, Knowledge Check
Assessment
Post-Test