1. 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions20012005 by Clay & Associates Inc.

2. PurposeBreak old thinkingpatterns and developinnovative solutions toon-the-job problems 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions2 3. Learning Goals Break old thought patterns that constrain creativity Use creative thinking techniques to reach innovative solutions Apply synergistic thinking to on-the-job problems 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions3 4. Connect the Dots 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions4 5. Questions to Consider What were your problem-solving blocks, barriers, frustrations, and surprises? What self-imposed limits did you set? How did you stay open to new solutions? 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions5 6. Participant Introductions Name Type of problem requiring creativityat work The areas where Im alreadycreative in my life 6 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions 7. Creativity The ability to bring into existence something new 2002 2010 Clay & Associates Inc./NetSpeed Learning Solutions 7 8. Right/Left Brain ActivityLEFT HEMISPHERE RIGHT HEMISPHERE Logical Creative Scientific Intuitive Concise Spontaneous Analytical Artistic 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions 8 9. Creative Thinking Creativity Boosts Creativity Blocks What factors boost your What barriers prevent creativity at work? you from being more creative at work? 2002 2010 Clay & Associates Inc./NetSpeed Learning Solutions 9 10. ThinkingTo Break the BoxCreativity Boosts Encouragement Constructive feedback Being open to outcome Encouraging open flowof ideas Sensory stimuli 2002 2010 Clay & Associates Inc./NetSpeed Learning Solutions 10 11. ThinkingTo Break the BoxCreativity Blocks Lack of stimulation Using the same routines Stifling education Trying to fit into a group Fear (of failure or success) Believing resources arelimited 2002 2010 Clay & Associates Inc./NetSpeed Learning Solutions 11 12. Speed Bump Continuous Looping Repeating the same line of reasoning Repeating the same series of actions Applying the same solution even if itdoesnt work 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions12 13. Circus BowCelebrate creativity and failure. It means youre learning! 2002 2010 Clay & Associates Inc./NetSpeed Learning Solutions13 14. The Word Game Partner 1 says any word. Partner 2 repeats that word and adds a related word. Partner 1 repeats Partner 2s word and adds a related word. Example: Ball Ball, bat Bat, man Man, woman 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions14 15. The Word Game Partner 1 says any word. Partner 2 repeats that word and adds an unrelated word. Partner 1 repeats Partner 2s word and adds an unrelated word. Example: Ice Ice, wrench Wrench, elephant Elephant, road 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions15 16. Poll Which Word Game round was easier related words or unrelated words? 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions 16 17. Perception Shapes RealityPERCEPTIONREALITY 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions17 18. Brain Ruts 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions18 19. Brain Ruts 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions19 20. One-Word Storydogday a bit Onea 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions20 21. Group 1Names in Group 1Names in Group 1Lisa Maxwell Dale PerozzoBrian Moynihan Raelynn Hulse Helen PantzisKatherine Bellmore Krista HubbardJeanne Ulrich Heidi CarslayArchana Sridharan Lorrie ScottRussell Fine Kyle RobertsLaureen Rogers Billy RosewarneDeborah NucciJennifer Wilkerson Shari Kalsta 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions 21 22. Group 2Names in Group 2Names in Group 2Joseph LangKaren BlueJulie NagyBethany HawleyTracy GuffeeAlexis AgapinanJayan NairMaureen SeeleyCynthia KenistonMichelle CvitkovicKurt StaufferEllie BrimJill BerkeyKari Laib Christina Marie Pablo FreiheitSuzanna EversoleRosemarie ColagrossiDonna WatsonGretchen Sutter 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions 22 23. Chat What was most challenging for you? What was easiest? How did you feel when you had to addwords such as and, the and a? 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions 23 24. Team Collaboration Be here now Give up your preconceived notions Put aside your ego Serve the creativity of the group24 25. Ask a Different Question How can we improve the food in the cafeteria?What if we didnt have a cafeteria?What if we had rotating food vendors?What if we were required to eat at our desks? 2002 2010 Clay & Associates Inc./NetSpeed Learning Solutions25 26. Ask a Different Question How can we recruit more qualified applicants for our job openings? 26 27. How Would So-and-So Do It?How can we recruit more qualifiedapplicants for our job openings?How would the zoo do it?How would Einstein do it?How would Martha Stewart do it? 27 2002 2010 Clay & Associates Inc./NetSpeed Learning Solutions 28. Reverse the QuestionHow do we increase customer Web site hits? REVERSE IT!How do we drive our customers away from our Web site? 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions 28 29. How to driveReverse it!customers away? 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions29 30. Synergistic Thinking Birds flyHumans?Airplane flight Burrs stickFabric?Velcro Weak glueTemporary? Post-It Notes RapidConsumersInternet transfer ofand government business? info by computer 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions 30 31. The Synergy Game How can we improve the employeerecognition system? 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions31 32. Real Life Case StudyPurpose: To apply creative thinkingtechniques on the jobProcess: Work in teams of four or five Determine a real problem at work Write a three-sentence description Apply three creativity techniques Choose the best direction or idea 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions 32 33. Real Life Case Study Describe a real problem at work. Apply 3 creativity techniques. Choose the best idea.Techniques One-word story Ask a different question How would so-and-so do it? Reverse the question The Synergy Game 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions33 34. Creative Solutions How can you plan creative thinking time into your schedule? What suggestions or thoughts do you have? 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions34 35. Creative Solutions What can you do to stimulate and promote creative thinking at work? What ideas occur to you? 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions35 36. Creative Solutions What blocks need to be eliminated or minimized? How can you go about doing that? 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions36 37. Creative Solutions Provide an environment conducive tocreative thinking Offer five-sense stimulation Get prepared Play with unusual or unrelated ideas 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions37 38. Creative Solutions Look for the new and improved Conduct mini focus groups Know the competition Ask questions differently Make it playful and fun 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions38 39. Brain Ruts 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions39 40. Ezine 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions40 41. 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions41 42. 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions42 43. Thank you! 2002 2011 Clay & Associates Inc. dba NetSpeed Learning Solutions43