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Andy Eklund

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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 Brainstorming · Creative Thinking and Innovation
    • — 21 Aug, 2012

    Uncover a True Insight

    A clear, articulated insight – something that uncovers an illuminating point about the product or its audience – is a key indicator of your creativity skill.

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    • in Brainstorming · Creative Thinking and Innovation · Facilitation · Strategic Thinking
    • — 15 Aug, 2012

    The Most Common Mistakes in Brainstorming

    Here is my top 10 list of the most common “slip-ups” – natural, understandable and honest mistakes that can affect the quality of brainstorming and creativity inside organizations, agencies and their clients.

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    • in Analytical and Critical Thinking · Books and Videos · Creative Thinking and Innovation
    • — 4 Jun, 2012

    Is Linear Thinking Bad?

    It’s easy to understand why someone might believe Linear Thinking is less preferable than Lateral Thinking, but each has its place in problem-solving.

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    • in Brainstorming · Creative Thinking and Innovation
    • — 22 Jan, 2012

    Brainstorm Icebreakers, Part 1

    Ice-breakers are not just a fun game to start a meeting. They’re an essential way to get everyone attending the brainstorm mentally ready to generate ideas.

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    • in Brainstorming · Games & Exercises
    • — 4 Jan, 2012

    Metaphors

    Metaphors are one of the most common and useful tools in creative problem solving.

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    • in Business Writing · Creative Thinking and Innovation
    • — 13 Dec, 2011

    Life Without a Back Space Key

    The appearance of the back-space key on the keyboard was the moment that two simultaneous forces could now work at the same time: the act of creativity opposed to the act of censuring. We’d never be the same again.

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