2004 cef winterfest

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

2004 CEFWinterfest

TOOLS &

Hunting, Seeking Searching for IdeasHunting, Seeking Searching for Ideas

TECHNIQUES

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Tools &Techniques

Idea GeneratingeratingSolution GeneratingGeneratingSolution SelectionSelection

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

WelcomersWelcomersIntroducersIntroducersIce BreakersIce BreakersBondersBondersTeam BuildersTeam Builders

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

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

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

MentalMentalPhysicalPhysicalSocialSocialPsychologicalPsychological

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

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

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

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.

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

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)

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

How Are We Different?AgeBackgroundCultureDesiresEducationFamilyGeographicHumor, sense ofIntellectuallyJKnowledgeLearning StyleM

NOccupationProfessionQReligionSTechnical skillsUnderstandingVWeXcitement/energyYZeal

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

ThinkLearn

CommunicateSolve Problems

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

- process information, knowledge

- take in, use info/knowledge

- share info/knowledge

- apply info/knowledge

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

S.T.I.R.STIR

howellnvolveeach

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

RepetitiveRepetitiveTeach OthersTeach Others

Practice by doingPractice by doingDiscussion GroupsDiscussion Groups

DemonstrationDemonstrationA/VA/V

ReadingReadingLectureLecture

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Learning Pyramid

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CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

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

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Idea GridAttribute Listing

TRIZ

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

Brain Writing

Excursions Forced Relationships

Metaphors

Writing RelayGroup ExcursionsGuided Imagery

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

What is Creative?

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Are Crayon

You a

Breaker?

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Who

team?thisis

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Home Town

Hobby

Travel Destination

Something Unique

Favorite book/movie

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CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Definitions

Creativity

Creative Thinking

Innovation

Divergent

Convergent

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

What Makes UsCreative?

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Are

Creative?You

How

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Creativityis everywhere...

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Cre8vW A R M - U P S

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

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Cre8vW A R M - U P S

What Might This Be?

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Cre8vW A R M - U P S

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…….?????????

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Cre8vW A R M - U P S

?How many trianglesdo you see?

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

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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CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Cre8vW A R M - U P S

Cut this pie into8 pieces with only3 cuts.

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Cre8vW A R M - U P STraditional answer

Innovative solution

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Tombstones or

Trophiesof creativity

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

RIPherelies

agoodidea

RIP

idea

yesterday

RIP

idea

tomorrowtoday

tombstones of creativity

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

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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CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

What is it?

WhatMightit be?

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

what is half of...

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CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

what is half of...

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

12:30, 1/2 dozen

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

what is half of...

12XIItwelve

IIIIII IIIIII

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

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

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Classic Answer

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

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

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

How to beCreative

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CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

How to beCreativeNow!!!

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CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

Creative Thinking ToolsChecklists

Forced Relationships

Idea Grids

PCP-Pluses/Concerns/Potentials

Hits & Misses, Doting, Ranking

Value Grid

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

CreativeThinking

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

Checklisting

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

CreativeThinking

Tools

ForcedForcedRelationshipsRelationships

Animal (a-z) Product

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

CreativeCreativeThinkingThinking

ToolsTools IdeaIdea Grid

Bread Meat Top’g Veg Fruit Snack Dessert

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CreativeThinkingTools

PCPPCPPluses/Concerns/Potentialstentials

Pluses Concerns Potentials

CEF 2004 Winterfest “Tools & Techniques” Alan & Jonathan

CreativeThinkingTools

Hits & Misses“Doting”, Ranking

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

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

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

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CreativeThinkingTools

Value Grid

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