Thinking Creatively

Thinking Creatively

1. Characteristics

   • - Curiosity - Open-mindedness - Flexibility - Risk-taking - Imagination

2. Process

   • Brainstorming ,Mind mapping, Free writing, Reverse brainstorming ,SCAMPER (Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to Another Use, Eliminate, and Rearrange)

3. Techniques

   • - Lateral thinking - Starbursting - Mind shifting - Reframing - Random word or word association

4. Applications

   • - Problem-solving - Innovation - Art and design - Writing and storytelling - Science and technology

5. Barriers

   • - Fear of failure - Self-censorship - Groupthink - Lack of resources - Time constraints