Creative Problem Solving

The first step in solving a problem is:

• Develop a solution

• Reflect and review

• Understand the problem

• Investigate and research the problem

What is a ^group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating creative thing, etc. by unrestrained ^spontaneous participation in discussion?

• Piling-on
• Design Brief
• Brainstorming
• Constraint

Which of the following is ^NOT a rule for brainstorming

• Judging others
• work for quantity
• welcome pile-on
• Allow free for all

Brainstorming members should question other ideas they do not agree with.
TRUE/ OR FALSE

• TRUE
• FALSE

What is the best type of thinking when solving a problem?

• Use the logical part of your brain first, then the creative part.

• Generate lots of ideas and then choose the best one.

• Tap your intuition by running with the first idea that you think of. It will be the best.

• Think inside the box.

When brainstorming, you should adopt this practice for the results.

• Collect all the ideas, including the bad ones.

• Throw out the bad ideas as you go along.

• Separate the ideas generation from the judging process.

• Use the same people for the idea generation and for the judging.

What should an effective problem solver keep in mind when thinking about creativity?

• There are just three effective ways to increase creativity.

• Creativity can help you identify a problem but not solve it.

• Creativity is fixed -- you either have it or you don't

• Creativity can be increased via many different techniques.

Design Thinking

• A process for creative problem solving that is human-centered.

• The process for creating and sharing ideas where yo use images and sketches instead of words to describe your idea.

• When you put the prototype into action, get feedback, identify successes, and iterate.

• Limitations or obstacles in your challenge.

Before deciding on the solution, team must be clear of the evaluation criteria. Which criteria is incorrect?

• Meets desired budget

• Meets the most benefits

• Has the least practical outcome

• Can be achieved within timeline