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Category: Creative Thinking and Innovation

Posts under Creative Thinking and Innovation is the largest group, covering a wide range of topics from creative processes, innovation, left brain vs right brain, divergent vs convergent thinking, and tips from creative self-help.

Refer to Analytical and Critical Thinking or Strategic Thinking for context and other ideas.

Refer to Brainstorming for posts specific to brainstorm meetings, including exercises, games and idea generation.

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    • in Creative Thinking and Innovation · Definitions · Negativity
    • — 31 Jan, 2017

    The Important Difference Between Negativity and Criticism in Brainstorming

    You can’t have a proper conversation about creativity without eventually debating if there’s a useful role for negativity. Two recent brainstorms for the same team demonstrated the issue. I conducted[…]

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    • in Brainstorming · Creative Thinking and Innovation
    • — 28 Jun, 2016

    How to Generate Names for Companies, Brands and Products

    Arguably the most important corporate decision made about an organisation, its brands, products or services is its name. Built upon a strategic direction or a unique selling proposition, a good[…]

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    • in Brainstorming · Design Thinking · Games & Exercises
    • — 13 May, 2014

    Mood Boards

    Long a favourite of professional designers, mood boards are a curated collection of random images, words and textures brought into focus by a single reference point. They allow designers, creative[…]

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    • in Brainstorming · Creative Thinking and Innovation · Negativity
    • — 8 May, 2014

    Is The Brainstorm Over?

    A great article by Mike Brown from Brainzooming in the USA, this post outlines the 10 signs to look for to know if your brainstorm is finished.  Here’s the link[…]

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    • in Brainstorming · Games & Exercises
    • — 16 Jul, 2013

    Lotus Blossom

    Created by Yasuo Matsumura, a management consultant working in Japan, the Lotus Blossom may look elaborate, but it’s a simple creative exercise which uses free association to create ideas. This[…]

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    • in Brainstorming · Games & Exercises · Problem Solving
    • — 11 Jun, 2013

    Oblique Strategies

    First published in 1975, Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt recently made a limited edition deck (with new cards) of their Oblique Strategies. The deck, subtitled “Over One Hundred Worthwhile Dilemmas,”[…]

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