Chapter 7 Week 1 Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
Chapter 7 Week 1 Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
Chapter 7 Week 1 Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
TERM DEFINITION
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1 Meaning of creative thinking
Creative thinking refers to thinking differently and looking at something in a new
way.
Creative thinking is about approaching a thought/idea/problem/situation in a new
and interesting way.
It is a process of putting facts/concepts/principles together in new and original ways.
Businesses need to solve their problems efficiently to find creative solutions to
problems.
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Provide a working environment conducive to creativity, free from distractions.
Make time for brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas, e.g. regular
workshops/generate more ideas/build on one another's ideas.
Place suggestion boxes around the workplace and keep communication channels
open for new ideas.
Train staff in innovative techniques/creative problem-solving
skills/mind-mapping/lateral thinking.
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7 The Delphi technique and Force-Field analysis
7.1 Meaning of the Delphi Technique
It is a technique that is used to solve new and complex problems.
The Delphi technique is a popular method of gathering information by using a
selected expert’s panel on a specific topic.
The group of specialists/expert’s panel never meet face to face.
This technique uses a series of questionnaire to obtain feedback from experts.
The questionnaires are used to bring about agreement from different views.
7.4 Ways in which businesses can apply the force field analysis
Describe the current situation/problem and the desired situation.
Identify what is going to happen if there is no action taken.
List all driving/pros and restraining/cons forces that will support and resist change.
Discuss the key restraining forces and determine their strengths.
Discuss the key driving forces and determine their strengths.
Allocate a score to each force using a numerical scale, where 1 is weak and 5 is
strong.
Weigh up the positives and negatives then decide if the project is viable.
Analyse the restraining forces and best way of advancing them.
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Explore the driving forces and the best way of advancing them
Choose the force with the highest score as the solution.
If the project is viable, find ways to increase the forces for change.
Identify priorities and develop an action plan.