Analogy technique as a tool for creative problem solving
Analogy technique
1. Authors: W. Gordon (1961), E. de Bono (1970).
2. History
W. Gordon began to use analogy as an effective method for creative problem...
Snowballing technique
Snowballing technique as the type of brainstorming
It is so called on the analogy of the increasing size of a snowball when rolled down a...
Creativity techniques: Brainstorming
Brainstorming and its basic types
Classical brainstorming
Brainstorming is one of the most widely used and extremely effective methods for divergent idea generation. This technique was...
Creativity trainings
Training: Developing creative attitude and skills of managers and leading employees
A practical course "Creative Management": Creative Management as the shortest way to survival and success achievement in...
Card story boards
Card story boards as the type of brainstorming
It is an “idea’ organizing” method using tree logic.
With card story boards, the facilitator can concentrate on...
Trigger method
Trigger method as the type of brainstorming
Types of Brainstorming
The trigger method is often used in conjunction with classical brainstorming (Bujake, 1969).
This method is based...
Battelle-Buildmappen-Brainwriting
Battelle-Buildmappen-Brainwriting (BBB) technique
The Battelle-Buildmappen-Brainwriting (BBB) method was developed by researchers at the Battelle Institute in Frankfurt, Germany (J. N Warfield, H. Geschka and...
Lateral thinking technique – effective tool for creative problem solving
Lateral thinking technique as insight, innovation and creativity
1. Author
Edward de Bono (born May 19, 1933, Malta), British psychologist and writer, physician and inventor, expert...
Kaleidoscope Brainstorming Technique
Kaleidoscope Brainstorming Technique or Silent brainstorming
Multiple Mind Conferencing (MMC) (Dr. Murthy)
This is a new approach to the brainstorming process, including different variations as to...
Question brainstorming
Question brainstorming:
characteristics and steps
This process involves brainstorming the questions related to the problem, rather than trying to come up with immediate answers and short...
Braindrawing
Braindrawing as the brainstorming technique
This technique can be used when a group of people prefer non-verbal methods of creativity. Braindrawing works by providing non-verbal...
The Six Thinking Hats as a tool for creativity and innovation
The Six Thinking Hats for creative problem solving
1. Author
Edward de Bono (born May 19, 1933, Malta), British psychologist and writer, physician and inventor, founder...