ABSTRACT

Stimulating and developing the creative potential of all members of an organization (not just those in the more traditionally creative functions such as design or research and development) is widely seen as contributing to performance and results. This textbook introduces ideas, skills and models to help students understanding how creative thinking can aid problem-solving.

The latest edition of this well-regarded book brings the story up to date whilst retaining popular features such as case studies and case histories together with extensive diagrams, examples and thought-provoking questions. New to this edition are sections on thinking styles and types, creativity and its role in innovation, implementation, and software aids to creativity.

This rounded textbook will continue to be an ideal resource for a range of courses and modules across the business school curriculum including problem-solving, strategic management, creativity and innovation management.

chapter 1|19 pages

Creativity and its Importance in Business

chapter 2|17 pages

Blocks to Creativity

chapter 4|21 pages

Problem Solving and Improvisation

chapter 8|19 pages

Brainstorming and its Variants

chapter 9|26 pages

Lateral Thinking and Associated Methods

chapter 10|22 pages

Synectics

chapter 11|16 pages

PARADIGM BREAKING TECHNIQUES

chapter 12|25 pages

Miscellaneous Ideation Techniques

chapter 13|30 pages

Evaluation

chapter 14|17 pages

Implementing Ideas

chapter 15|19 pages

Computer-Assisted Creative Problem Solving