CIS Creative problem solving

Alternative uses test

Coming up with multiple ways t use an item creatively

Differences Consequences Test

Divergent thinking test used to measure and imagine the outcomes of unusual scenarios

Remot associate test

A test used to measure creative convergent thinkung

Fluency

The number of alternative uses you can think of

Organlity

How unusual those ideas are

Flexability

The range of ideas in different categories

Framework for design diamond

First Step the discover stage: The first diamond The first diamond helps people understand, rather than simply assume, what the problem is.

Framework for design diamond

Define Stage Convergent: Coming to a single definition of the problem or challenge

Frameowkr for Design Diamond

Develop Stage Divergent: Mind maps Attribute Listing Brainstorming

Framework for design diamond

Deliver Stage Convergent: Choosing the best, feasible option Going back to the problem and deciding which solution will cause the greatest impact.

Divergent Thinking

Creative unique solutions example : brainstorming to fix things

Convergent Thinking

analyzes possibilities to a single best logical solution : Standardized testing

Brainstorming Techniques

Mind Mapping and Attribute Listing

What does Mind Mapping do

Mind maps are visual brainstorming tools that help you quickly organize thoughts, spark creativity, and communicate clearly. They make starting easy, help you connect related ideas, and visually map out your thought process for better problem-solving.

What is Attribute Listing

Attribute Listing is a creative technique which involves breaking the problem into smaller and smaller parts and looking at alternative solutions to these parts.

How to use SCAMPER

S – Substitute - replacing one element or component of a problem with something else.

C – Combine - merging different elements or ideas to create something new. 

A – Adapt - making modifications or adjustments to an existing idea to better suit a specific context or purpose.

M – Modify - making changes or alterations to an existing idea or product.

P – Put to another use - explore alternative applications or purposes for an existing idea or product. 

E – Eliminate - identify and remove unnecessary elements or steps from a process or solution

R – Reverse - flipping the perspective or approach to a problem

Exaptation

A shift in the function of a trait during evolution example: Feathers were made to catch wind and now its used for flight

Hokanson main theories chapter 3

Hokanson chapter three theories are creativity is a normal human activity using basic cognitive skills.It highlights that mental and emotional barriers must be removed to allow innate creativity to emerge.

Incubation and “Depth mind” Theory : Focuses on the theory that structured thought requires a period of "relaxed attention". Leaving a problem temporarily allows the subconscious mind to form remote associations.

Hokanson Chapter four Process Innovation, and problem solving

Main Concepts : The difference between Divergent thinking and Convergent Creative thinking expands possibilities, while critical thinking acts as the rational filter to assess context and constraints.

Revised Bloom Taxonomy: A foundational learning theory placing Creating (Invention) at the absolute peak of human cognitive skills, building directly on top of analyzing and evaluating

Adjacent Possible

The set set of potential innovations, ideas, or states exactly one step away from the current reality this concept illustrates that innovation is a recombination of existing, accessible "spare parts" rather than creation from nothing, with possibilities expanding as new doors are opened.