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Framing of
IDEAS , CONCEPTS
C R E A T I V I T Y
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DefinitionsExercises #
Myths
Blocks
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Other Blocks
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Way to go
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Expectations List
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New ideas: concepts, models and theoriesThere are three types of idea which are referred to quite regularly in academic study. These
are concept, model and theory.
Concept a wordorphrase commonly used by writers and analysts of a particular field toexpress an idea they may have about that field. The meanings of words and phrases used asconcepts are often taken for granted if they have an everyday use. However, their use asconcepts means that they have gained a veryprecise and specific meaning as a result ofdiscussion and agreement among groups of people who study that field. This agreed meaningmay be very different from most people's everyday interpretations.
Model a simulation or image used or constructed by a writer or theorist to provide us witha simplified description of a real world entity or idea such as the transformation processmodel of work we showed you which the writer/theorist is trying to explain. Models can bepresented in the form of a verbal description, a diagram, or sometimes as aphysicalconstruction.
Theory aproposed explanation of events and why they happen, developed by theorists and
writers. Theories almost always involve the use of concepts and models. Academics, andthose in academic study, often examine other people's theories, which they may supportorcontest, depending on their agreement with the logic of the argument, or on the evidencethat they themselves have found in the situation under consideration.
Definitions
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Concepts Words, Sentences having specific meaning forthose in that field. For others these would constitute JARGON
Model Way of explaining Concepts through verbal
description, diagrams and in some instances also Physicalconstruction in scaled down version
Theory A set of proposed explanations of events andwhy they happen. Generally use of concepts and models isdone when explaining theory
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Finished files are the result of years of scientificstudy combined with the experience of years.
The Problem
How many f are present in the following sentence
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Myths about creativity
Creativity is stupid
Only scientific person can be creative
Training is required to become creative
You cant be creative all the time
Creativity is one thing, implementing is another
I'm not that sort of person
I'm not cleverenough
Creativity is difficult
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Myths about creativity
Creativity is stupidCreativity is stupid
When work is to be done, there is nothing creative, it is simply to follow a set of
rules and as per policy.
Example: If we kept following policy all the time, we will never be able to satisfy a customer and bringnew products to the market.
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Myths about creativity
Onlyartistic person can be creativeOnlyartistic person can be creative
People from all walks of life have proved to be creative. Scientists who follow very
clear rules regarding the laws of physics, chemistry, biology have created
thousands of very Creative machines, tools, designs which today we take for
granted as a normal everyday method of working. People without any background
to the ARTS or SCIENCES too have created a whole lot of things
Example : Ball Pen, Mobile phone, Stapler, Sewing Machine, Internal Combustion engine,
photocopier, printer, computer, Camera, Brain Scanning Machine, Radio Isotopes, Motor-Car
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Myths about creativity
Training is required to become creativeTraining is required to become creative
Creative thoughts can be brought to the fore with some basic guidelines
given to the person in the form ofa workshop / training. However it is also
true that most of the inventions did not occur due to the training imparted,
they came about due to the THOUGHT PROCESSES of the person.
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Myths about creativity
You cant be creative all the timeYou cant be creative all the time
A person wishing to generate / create an Idea, Process etc can do so at any
time without reference to TIME. The process of Creation ofan Idea, etc takes
place constantlyall the time in our brain and is acted upon consciouslyand
unconsciously without our knowledge most of the time. This hidden talent
when it comes out as a IDEA is what call creativity of the person.
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Myths about creativity
Creativity is one thing, implementing is anotherCreativity is one thing, implementing is another
Any idea, concept ora model being thrown up during discussions usually
passes through several levels of filters, hence it is imperative to the
person bringing out an idea / concept to thoroughly understand it before
the implementation. Implementation by wrong method / person / time can
also kill the idea or concept. But it does not mean that all new ideas orconcepts cannot be implemented.
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Myths about creativity
I'm not that sort of personI'm not that sort of person
Every person is born with a Right and Left Brain. The Creativity ofa
person is never reduced during the working life. However when a person
makes this statement, he / she is simply not thinking in the direction
required. A good facilitator can also bring out excellent ideas and
concepts from such persons merely by the method of prodding and
suggestions at the right time.
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Myths about creativity
I'm not clever enoughI'm not clever enough
Every person has similar capacity to create. The difference being in the
application of the persons mind to resolve a situation in circumstances much
beyond his capabilities.When your resolve is very strong, thoughts come in a
rush. A weak resolve keeps the mind occupied with mostly wrong reasons for
not doing something.
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Myths about creativity
Creativity is difficultCreativity is difficult
Creativity is a process of the mind and hence never difficult. Even a normal
child will find many ways to reach a solution. Our mind creates the barriers or
removes them at our will.
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Blocks to creativity
Environmental blocks
People blocks
Internal blocks
Bureaucratic blocks
Historical blocks
Economic blocks
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Blocks to creativity
Environmental blocks
Your current environment Heat, dust, cold, noise, vibration canreduce our capacity to think creatively
People blocks
Discussing with persons having negative feelings can reduce the
chance of being creative
Internal blocks
Our own thoughts, work pressure will not allow us to think more
openly andtherefore reduce the creativeelement within us
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Blocks to creativity
Bureaucratic blocksPolicies, Rules and other such methods of current operations can
reduce our creativeelements
Historical blocks
Past experience with the same topic having worked negatively, willfurther reduce our creative talents
Economic blocks
Non availability of funds to implement an idea, process can create a
block
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the '1234567890=100' puzzle
Using the least number of mathematicalsymbols make this formula correct: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 = 100
Exercises
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Ways to kill ideas
Ignore itCriticize it
Faint praise
Laugh at it
Analyze
itTried it
Compete with it
Change it
Shoot the messenger
Give it to a committee
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Ways to help an idea / s
Yes, and ...
That's a good idea/point/comment
Great, let's try it
How can we make time to see if it will work?
What resources would we need to do it?
Let's prove everyone else/the boss wrong
Tell me more
How can we make it work?
Let's tryand test it
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Ways to help an idea / s
What are the advantages?
How can we remove the disadvantages?
Can you draw up a plan ofaction?
What can I do to help this happen?
I like it
That sounds interesting, tell me more
Ignore the way it is done now
What small parts of the idea can we use immediately in the current situation?
How can we convince everyone else?
Let's turn the idea into a workable solution
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A Paradigm Shift Happening?
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Review
What has been covered?
What was the focus area?
What more needs to be done?
When will we achieve it?
Can we do something extra
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The 3 Cs:
1.Critical
2. Creative
3. Cooperative
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The 3 Cs
Creative Critical
Cooperative
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ClarityClarity :Write clearly what your idea is.
ApplicationApplication : Explain where it is to be applied.
BenefitBenefit : Specify the main benefits.
TestedTested:Before presenting, have it tested at a smaller scale.
OptimumOptimum : Optimize all possible variants and come out with the best.
MeasurableMeasurable: Create measurable areas to gain acceptance.
EconomicalEconomical:
Show theeconomic strength of the idea for further acceptance.
Techniques of Presenting Ideas-Concepts-Theory
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What one sentence best describes your idea?
Describe your idea in more depth.
What problem or issue does your ideaaddress?
Ifyour idea were to become a reality, who would benefit the most and
how?
What are the initial steps required to get this idea off the ground?
Describe the optimal outcome should your idea be selected and
successfully implemented. How would you measure it?
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Reach: How many people would this ideaaffect?
Depth: How deeplyare people impacted? How urgent is the need?
Attainability: Can this idea be implemented within ayear or two?
Efficiency: How simple and cost-effective is your idea?
Longevity: How long will the ideas impact last?
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Techniques of Creativity
Lateral thinking
Girl Merchant Two Pebbles story
Headlining and in-out listeningHeadlining is simply for the person giving the idea to state the idea up-front,
adding clarification only if it is called for.
In-out listening is for the listener, who, when they have an idea, write it downquickly so they can return to paying full attention to what is being said
Spring boardingSpring boarding is a simple method of helping to trigger other ideas through
the wording of your idea. This is simply done by prefixing the statement with Iwish or How to.
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Techniques of Creativity
ExcursionsExcursions are simply exercises that drive up side-roads using different
techniques to find ideas off the beaten track
Absence thinkingWhen thinking very hard on a particular point, divert your thinking to what is
not in front of you and what you cant see/do. Look at people and notice what
they do not do. In short DELIBERATELY think of what is not there.
Art streamingTo be used when stuck in a rut and unable to come out of the groove.
Assumption-bustingwhen you are stuck in current thinking paradigms or have run out of ideas. It is
thus good for re-booting a flagging session.
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Techniques of Creativity
ChallengeUse it to test out ideas for validity.
Use it to challenge the problem or situation you are considering when initially
defining the problem.
Doodling
Take a pen and paper and just draw. You can do it in meetings, at your desk or prettymuch anywhere you can put pen to paper.
Avoid trying to think about the problem. Just let your hand do the drawing.
Value Analysis/Value EngineeringUseValue Analysis to analyze and understand the detail of specific situations.
Use it in reverse (called Value Engineering) to identify specific solutions to detailproblems. It is particularly suited to physical and mechanical problems.
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Methods of Idea Generations - Ideation
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Creative Session
Move only Two sticks and recreate the same shape but with the ball outside
Each team gets 5 minutes to figure out a method
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Creative Session
Use these SIX pencils to create 4 Triangles
Each team gets 5 minutes to figure out a method
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Quickly, what do the words in the triangle say?
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The creative thinking process looks like this:
creative thinking is all about merging two previously uncombined thoughts, products or processes.
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Products: Fluency, Flexibility, Originality,, Elaboration
Attitudes: Curiosity, Imagination, Complexity, Risk Taking
Behaviors: Flexible, Imaginative, Nonconforming, Novel Answers
Creativity Traits
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Metaphoric Thinking (new synthesis, perspective, transformation)
Flexibility & Skill in Decision Making
Independence in Judgment (not compelled by latest trends)
Coping Well with Novelty (What if?, work with ideas)
Logical Thinking Skills (evidence, conclusions, if-then, cause-effect)
Visualization (imagery, personal analogies)
Escaping Entrenchment (new angle/pattern, break set, unpredictable)
Finding Order in Chaos (complexity in thought, asymmetrical images)
Problem Finding
Evaluation
Thinking/Cognitive Characteristics
N ti C ti T it
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Tends to question laws, rules, authority
Indifferent to common conventions and courtesies
Stubborn, uncooperative, resists domination
Argues the rest are out of step
May not participate in class
Argumentative, cynical, sarcastic, rebellious
Demanding, assertive, autocratic
Low interest in detailsSloppy, careless, disorganized with unimportant matters
Self-centered, intolerant, tactless
Capricious
Temperamental, moody
Emotional, withdrawn, aloof, uncommunicative
Forgetful, absentminded, mind wanders, watches windows
Overactive physically or mentally
Won't join scouts
Negative Creative Traits
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List down any Work Area which
you would like to improve, change
List all the Positives that would
accrue if the Idea is implemented
List all the Negatives that would
accrue if the Idea is implemented
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Thank You