Today’s Tool Box
Creative ThinkingTools & Techniques
Types of ToolsStyles of ToolsWhen to use themHow to use themWhere to use themWhy use them
Human Tool Box
StylesCre8ng™
Rational,Logical,
Analytical,Individual
Systematic,equations,
Step-by-step,Proven Answers
Intuitive,Exploratory,Unknown,Fanciful
Fun,Harmonious,Involving all, Family/Team
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Style Models
M.I.N.D. DesignSquare, squiggle, circle, triangleThe Neethling Brain Dominance Instrument™MBTI™ KAI™ DISC Human Synergistics™ Kolb™ Dunn & Dunn™ Four-Sight™ Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument™
Thinking ToolsDivergent & Convergent
Idea GridAttribute Listing
TRIZ
Excursions Forced Relationships
Metaphors
Writing RelayGroup ExcursionsGuided Imagery
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S.C.A.M.P.E.R.Checklisting
Brain Writing
Why UseCreative Thinking Tools
New AssociationsFree/Accidental/Forced
New Perspectives/ViewpointsNew/Unusual/Strange
New DiscoveriesUnexpected, Obvious
Imaginary ExplorationsGenerate OpennessRaise Energy
Diverge
Brainstorming
Alex Osborn’s Toolor
Cliché for BAD Meetings
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Divergent Thinking Tool
Brainstorming
Quantity breeds QualityFreewheeling of ideasHitchhike/Combine IdeasNo Judgement
Brainwriting
Index cards,Post-It Notes™
Silent/Active
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Divergent Thinking Tool
Brainwriting
Quantity breeds QualityFreewheeling of ideasHitchhike/Combine IdeasNo Judgement
Forced Relationships
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Divergent Thinking Tool
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Divergent Thinking Tool
Alphabetizing
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Professions
Occupations
Famous People
Heroes
Super Heroes
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S. = substituteC. = combineA. = adapt, adoptM. = minify, magnifyP. = put to other usesE. = eliminateR. = reverse
Divergent Thinking Tool
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Tools Idea Grid
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Divergent Thinking Tool
Idea Grid
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Tools
Divergent Thinking Tool
Converge
Hits & Misses
Convergent Thinking Tool
Convergent Thinking Tool
Clusters
CreativeThinkingTools
Pluses Concerns Potentials
PCP Pluses/Concerns/Potentials
Convergent Thinking Tool
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Value Grid
Convergent Thinking Tool
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