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BRAIN POWERErik Lenz © Copyright 1998 – 2005 by Erik Lenz
Brain Power ConsultingProviding seminars and coaching increative problem solving
since 1997
Customers: ABB, IKEA, Telia SoneraKTH , Siemens, IBM, …
Main topic: GPSM,General Problem Solving Method
BRAIN POWERErik Lenz
Science of Creative Problem Solving
creativeproblem solving
gifted motivation
logical conclusionsstructure
positive attitude
intuitioninspirationmindset
communicationknowledge
IQ EQcreativity
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Brain ≈ Computer
Hardware Software / OS Operator
FEELING.exe
If feeling = sadThen head = down
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Hardware functions
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Creative person / “operator”curiousattentive focusingdare askingself-confidence
boldoptimisticplay with ideasopen minded imaginativemotivated
resolutepersistentsustain isolation
BRAIN POWERErik Lenz
Science of Creative Problem Solving
creativeproblem solving
gifted motivation
logical conclusionsstructure
positive attitude
intuitioninspirationmindset
communicationknowledge
IQ EQcreativity
© Copyright 2000 by Erik Lenz
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Time Management
IS SHOULD
2 4
8 4
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10 8
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Typical mistakes when solving problems
react in situations proactive in advancedeny existence admit and tackleaccept mindset question given ordersno patience disciplined effortsfocus on solutions track down the root causescaught up in the first idea creating various ideastoo fast critical judgment giving solutions a chancecompromise too fast target on the optimumrashly concluding thinking through a judgmentargue verbally write down and evaluate
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What is GPSM?
structured way of thinkingusing the brain in best wayfinding the optimum solution to literally any kind of problem in a minimum amount of time
based on scientific facts, obvious conclusions and expertise from inventors (2.5 million patents),entrepreneurs and successful experts in science and management.
GPSM
General Problem Solving Method (GPSM)
Notice Opportunities
Gather Information Measure
Problem-Definition Development trends Step back (Wholeness, External solutions) Close up (Delimitations, Focus) reformulate
Analysis Library / Media Problem / Is - situation Experts Goal / Should - situation
Definition: Optimum Solution Management Highest expectations Patent / Internet Maybe solving even external problems?
Options Check out existing solutions Create new ideas (several!)
Synthesis Combine all
Evaluation Parameters from the goal
Decision
Implementation
Control: No Problem solved ? Reason?
Yes
Measure Consultants Trends Experts Patents Library Media Internet Bookshop Management
&
BRAIN POWER
Erik Lenz Brain Power Consulting www.brainpower.nu [email protected] Tel +46 704 413 645
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Observe / discover / notice
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Notice
ProblemProblem
SolutionSolution
GoalGoal
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Problem
Symptom
REASONCity
Problem
Symptom
Problem
Symptom
Problem
ProblemProblem
PROBLEMsymptom
Problem
Symptom
Step back (Wholeness)
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External Solutions
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Close up (Priorities)
RESAONCity
Problem
Symptom
Problem
ProblemProblem
FOCUS
Delimitation
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Focus http://www.fbi.gov/mostwant/fugitive/apr2000/aprfug.htm
http://www.fbi.gov/mostwant/topten/tenfaq.htm#8
Charles Edward BuntingAggravated Sexual Assaultof a Child
Craig Michael PritchertBank Robbery
Nova Esther GuthrieBank Robbery
Miguel Angel RangelMurder
Robert Radhames HerreraHomicide
Dean Allen ReulFraud by Wire
Israel MendozaHomicide
Mark StrbacMurder
Julio MenesesBank Robbery
Hector Vasquez-LunaMurder
Most wanted fugitives - April 2000
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Problem-Definition
ReasonCity
Problem
symptom
Problem
ProblemProblem
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Analysis
analysis
sciss
ors
littleproblem
tinyproblem
not atall
minipart
problemGoal
PROBLEM
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Analysis of the goal
analysis
scissorsGoal
Parameters weight (1-10)fast 4cheap 9quality 7… ..
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Definition: Perfect Solution
Ideal Perfect Solution
Perfect Solutionid
eal
real if …
then ...
backwardsclue
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The ideal perfect employee
accurate, systematic & fast and eager
energetic, driving & diplomatic and calm
independent, strong-minded & adaptable and kind
optimistic, enthusiastic & examining and factual
resolute, stable & flexible and spontaneous
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The ideal perfect tank
Electronic group Production Line dept.
protection group
production line group
locomotion group
weapon group engine group
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High goals (W.Somerset Maugham)
THE BEST OR NOTHING AT ALL!
It is a funny thing in live!
If you refuse nothing but the best
you of get just the best
Life will pay any price you ask of it (Anthony Robbins)
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Options
E=mc2
backwards
Sources ofinspiration
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Sources of Inspiration / Strategies
Write down and sort informationMake a sketch and brainstorm with others
Make it simple (Einstein)
Backwards (optimum solution > if… then…)
Separate in time / space / system TIPS
Combine / build on other ideas
Copy NLP, Japanese
”Random input” Lateral Thinking
Reverse formulation / invert formulations
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The creative process (1): LOAD Problem
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The creative process (2): Get an opportunity
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The creative process (3): Deep Thinking
GPSM
analyze
idea
definitionproblem
perfect
goal
goal
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The creative process (4): Incubation
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???
? ?
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Produce several ideas
idea
IDEA incorporation
IDEA
idea
IDEA
idea
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Synthesis
Options: A B C D E F G H I ....
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Evaluation
goal A B C D E F G H I ....
fast 4 . cheap 9 . quality 7 ...... .
200 87 104 145 150 123 144
% 44 52 73 75 62 72
2 8 6 9 3 4
1 1 8 8 10 8
10 9 7 6 3 8
8 32 24 36 12 16
9 9 72 72 90 72
70 63 49 42 21 56
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Decision
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Persistence
Don’t EVER give up!
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Summary of GPSM
idea idea
Notice Opportunities
Problem- DefinitionStep back (Wholeness, External solutions) Close up (Delimitations, Focus)
AnalysisProblem / Is - situationGoal / Should - situation
Definition: Optimum SolutionHighest expectationsMaybe solving even external problems?
OptionsCheck out existing solutionsCreate new ideas (several!)
SynthesisCombine all
EvaluationParameters from the goal
Decision
Implementation
Problem solved ? No ! Reason?Yes !
JFDI
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Advantages of laughing Bo G Erikson SVT1 99-12-11
positive thinkingcreates team spritworkout for our absmental training (get the joke)increased flow of blood rises creativitydecrease stress and depressionresist infections and reinforce the immune systemmight even have an healing effect
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Brain hemispheres
right leftbrain hemisphere brain hemisphere
spatial information systematic orderpicturing whole mathpattern analysismusic logicfantasy languagecolorsrhythm
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GPSM and the brain
Notice OpportunitiesStep back (Wholeness)Close up (Focus)Problem-DefinitionAnalysisDefinition: Optimum SolutionConclusionsCreate new ideasCombine allSynthesisEvaluationDecisionImplementationControl
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How does GPSM optimize the brain usage?
combining intuition and rational thinking
listening to feelings vs obeying the thinking brain
consciously taking benefit of unconscious thinking
using the brains different intelligences and
using the brains different creativities
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Intelligences
Inter Personalinteract with others
Intra PersonalInteract with yourself
Logic / Mathcalculations, conclusion
Bodysports, dance, surgery
Spatialorientation, chessLinguistic
poem, formulations
Musicalmelody, rhythm
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The Creative Circulation
Inter Personalinteract with others
Bodywrite, draw
organize information
Intra PersonalInteract with yourselfexplain
Logic / Mathconclusion
SpatialLinguistic
formulate
Musical
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Applications of GPSM
Guideline for time-saving and creative:
problem solvingdecision making
rapport authoring
conflict management
conversations
meetings
speeches and
negotiations.