2004 cef winterfest

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

2004 CEFWinterfest

TOOLS &

Hunting, Seeking Searching for IdeasHunting, Seeking Searching for Ideas

TECHNIQUES


Tools &Techniques

Idea GeneratingeratingSolution GeneratingGeneratingSolution SelectionSelection


WelcomersWelcomersIntroducersIntroducersIce BreakersIce BreakersBondersBondersTeam BuildersTeam Builders


Warm-UpsWarm-UpsMood ChangersMood ChangersMindset BreakersMindset BreakersChallengesChallengesGames/PuzzlesGames/Puzzles


MentalMentalPhysicalPhysicalSocialSocialPsychologicalPsychological


QUOTES Everything that Everything that can be invented can be invented has been invented.has been invented.


QUOTES There is no reason There is no reason for any individual for any individual to have a computer to have a computer in their home.in their home.


QUOTES It’s always fun to It’s always fun to

do the impossible. do the impossible. Because that’s Because that’s where there’s less where there’s less competition.competition. (Walt Disney)


How Are We Different?AgeBackgroundCultureDesiresEducationFamilyGeographicHumor, sense ofIntellectuallyJKnowledgeLearning StyleM

NOccupationProfessionQReligionSTechnical skillsUnderstandingVWeXcitement/energyYZeal


ThinkLearn

CommunicateSolve Problems


- process information, knowledge

- take in, use info/knowledge

- share info/knowledge

- apply info/knowledge


S.T.I.R.STIR

howellnvolveeach


RepetitiveRepetitiveTeach OthersTeach Others

Practice by doingPractice by doingDiscussion GroupsDiscussion Groups

DemonstrationDemonstrationA/VA/V

ReadingReadingLectureLecture

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Rational, logical,Analytical, individual

Systematic, equations,Step-by-step, proven

Intuitive, exploratory,Unknown, fanciful

Fun, harmonious,Involving all, family/team

SoloConvergentlyDivergent

OrganizationallyConvergent

DivergentFamily

Solo/TeamDivergent


Idea GridAttribute Listing

TRIZ

S.C.A.M.P.E.R.Checklisting

Brain Writing

Excursions Forced Relationships

Metaphors

Writing RelayGroup ExcursionsGuided Imagery


What is Creative?


Are Crayon

You a

Breaker?


Who

team?thisis


Home Town

Hobby

Travel Destination

Something Unique

Favorite book/movie

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Definitions

Creativity

Creative Thinking

Innovation

Divergent

Convergent


What Makes UsCreative?


Are

Creative?You

How


Creativityis everywhere...


Cre8vW A R M - U P S

8 11 5 40 9 1 What do these have in common?



What Might This Be?



WindowRoof topEnvelope

4 trianglesSymbol for duct

Top of a pyramid“x” marks the spot

Under side of pyramidClose up view of fence

TentLogoGame boardCeiling light4 arrow headsDecorated boxDisplay shelf unit2 overlapping triangles…….?????????



?How many trianglesdo you see?


10-Heavy lined

6-Blue voids

9-2 by 2

3-3 x 3

1-4 X 4

10-Outside edge

10-Inside edge

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Cut this pie into8 pieces with only3 cuts.


Cre8vW A R M - U P STraditional answer

Innovative solution


Tombstones or

Trophiesof creativity


RIPherelies

agoodidea

RIP

idea

yesterday

RIP

idea

tomorrowtoday

tombstones of creativity


idea

worth a try

does make waves....

but that’s ok!

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Clever approach!

crazy enough

to work

impressivechanges are good

an inspiration

very cool!fantastic!

trophies of creativity

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What is it?

WhatMightit be?


what is half of...

12


what is half of...

126, 1, 2, 1 x 6, 2 x 3,

12:30, 1/2 dozen


what is half of...

12XIItwelve

IIIIII IIIIII


Connect these 9 dots w/ 4 or less straight lines…


Classic Answer


One or NO “straight lines”

A wide crayonPour paint on itSpray paint on itSquash paper up Line around worldDip in can of paintCut dots out & line upSpiral from center outWide paint roller/brushFold drawing until overlapWrite in cursive “4 straight lines”

3 lines

PossibleSolutions


How to beCreative

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How to beCreativeNow!!!

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Creative Thinking ToolsChecklists

Forced Relationships

Idea Grids

PCP-Pluses/Concerns/Potentials

Hits & Misses, Doting, Ranking

Value Grid


CreativeThinking

ToolsS - SubstituteC - CombineA - AdaptM - Magnify, MinifyP - Put to Other UsesE - EliminateR - Reverse

Checklisting


CreativeThinking

Tools

ForcedForcedRelationshipsRelationships

Animal (a-z) Product


CreativeCreativeThinkingThinking

ToolsTools IdeaIdea Grid

Bread Meat Top’g Veg Fruit Snack Dessert

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.

10.

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.

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1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.

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CreativeThinkingTools

PCPPCPPluses/Concerns/Potentialstentials

Pluses Concerns Potentials



Hits & Misses“Doting”, Ranking

Idea 1Idea 2Idea 3Idea 4Idea 5Idea 6



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Value Grid

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