When working with the three stage creative problem solving (CPS) process, the third stage is to test possible solutions before they are put into practice. As with the previous stages, this stage requires both a divergent andĀ convergent phase. In the divergent phase,...
Last month I wrote about stage 1 of the creative problem solving process (CPS). Today’s post is about the second stage, exploring options to resolve the problem. The first part of this stage 2 is to open up to all possible approaches to resolving the problem....
Last month I wrote about the Creative Problem Solving process (CPS) and its importance in tackling complex problems. Picking up from there, I will now review the first stage of the CPS process, which is to gain an understanding of the problem. This stage consists of a...
It was widely reported that in 2016 the World Economic Forum cited creativity as one of the top 3 skills organisations would need by 2020. The top skill which has been consistent in their reporting is critical problem solving. Critical problem solving is much improved...
Risk is a part of life: something we all live with. Some people are more comfortable with risk, others have no choice. However. I propose that for change, development, creativity and innovation, a level of healthy risk is essential. Risk and Fear Risk, however, can...
