Creative Problem Solving
This is a suite of 9 creative problem solving tools from Erik op ten Berg, an expert in creative thinking from the Netherlands. His creative problem solving process takes a challenge and finds ideas that are new, useful and meaningful.
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What You'll Achieve with the Creative Problem Solving Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Generate a diverse list of creative ideas for a shared challenge
Systematically select and test the best ideas for feasibility
Enhance creative thinking skills among team members
When to Use the Creative Problem Solving Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
When teams need to brainstorm breakthrough ideas for a new project
If participants must suspend judgment to explore diverse solutions
How the Creative Problem Solving Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Idea generation
In this phase, participants utilize the ABC Avalanche method to generate a wide array of ideas, focusing on quantity over quality to stimulate creativity.
2Idea expansion
Participants engage in various techniques such as Breaking Assumptions and SCAMPER to expand upon initial ideas, encouraging fresh perspectives and deeper exploration.
3Idea selection
Using the COCD Box method, individuals prioritize and narrow down their ideas to a manageable shortlist, ensuring that the best concepts are highlighted for further development.
4Idea feasibility
In this final step, the shortlisted ideas are tested for feasibility using methods like Concepting and PPCO, ensuring that the selected ideas are realistic and have potential for successful implementation.
Key Topics Covered in the Creative Problem Solving Workshop
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