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7 TENETS OF CREATIVE THINKING

Michael Michalko

Therefore when trying to produce new ideas, do not evaluate them as they occur. Nothing kills creativity faster than self-censorship during idea generation. All ideas are possibilities — generate as many as you can before identifying which ones have more merit. The only certainty in life is uncertainty.

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SIMPLE WAYS TO INCREASE CREATIVITY IN YOUR ORGANIZATION

Michael Michalko

For example, a crystal ball might represent a view toward future markets, a bottle of Heinz catsup might represent a personal goal of 57 new ideas on how to cut expenses, and a set of jumper cables might symbolize the act of jump-starting your creative juices to get more sales. Stupid Idea Work Make idea generating fun.

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SIMPLE WAYS TO INCREASE CREATIVITY IN YOUR ORGANIZATION

Michael Michalko

For example, a crystal ball might represent a view toward future markets, a bottle of Heinz catsup might represent a personal goal of 57 new ideas on how to cut expenses, and a set of jumper cables might symbolize the act of jump-starting your creative juices to get more sales. Stupid Idea Work Make idea generating fun.

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Creative Problem Solving Techniques Training

InnovationTraining.org

For example, put on a “marketing hat” if you are an engineer. Generate Many Ideas. Generate as many ideas or thoughts as you can related to the challenge. Don’t eliminate anything (even ideas that at first glance seem incorrect) until after you are done with the ideation process.

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Michael Michalko

For example, a crystal ball might represent a view toward future markets, a bottle of Heinz catsup might represent a personal goal of 57 new ideas on how to cut expenses, and a set of jumper cables might symbolize the act of jump-starting your creative juices to get more sales. STUPID IDEA WEEK Make idea generating fun.

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50 Research Methods for Innovation Infographic

Open Innovation EU

Not surprisingly, they found it very hard to get to the real innovation challenge or problem in the market by using these research methods. The Handbook of Online and Social Media Research. Market Research: reviewing market data find all known and unknown insights about the market your in or entering.