Creative thinking

We need to understand as to what creative thinking is ?

  • Creative thinking refers to the ability to think about new and different was in which you can slove complex business problems .it is the ability to see something In a new way .


There are advantages of Creative thinking:

  1. Creativity is key to staying one step ahead of competitors

  2. complicated business problems may be solved

  3. It increases the productivity of the business

  4. It improves motivation amongst staff members


Name and explain different methods business can use to encourage creative thinking:

  1. Businesses can design environments that creates a space for creative thinking.

  2. Encourage the staff to come up with new ideas

  3. Encourage new ways of going about doing things

  4. Responses enthusiastically to all ideas and ensures to never make an employee feel less important .


PROBLEM SOLVING

What is problem solving ?

  • problem solving is the process of finding solutions to difficult or comes situations.

  • Effective problem solving results in good decision making


WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DESICION MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING?

DECISION MAKING:

  1. Decision making is the process of choosing from several alternatives or ideas

  2. Many ideas are considered before deciding on the best one

  3. It is part of the problem solving process where a solution is chosen

  4. Decisions are made by only one person


PROBLEM SOLVING :

  1. Problem solving is the processof finding a solutionto a problem.

  2. Many solutions are identified and evaluated

  3. It includes analysing the problem to identify solutions

  4. It involves a group or team


THE PROBLEM SOLVING CYCLE :

  1. Identify the problem: Identify what the exact problem is

  2. Define the problem: define the cause of the problem

  3. Formulate a strategy: Identify all different possible solutions

  4. Implement the strategy: carry out the solutions or action plan

  5. Allocate resources: arrange the necessary solutions

  6. Monitor problem solving: closely observe the solution

  7. Evaluate the problem solving process : this indicates whether the problem has been solved or not .