The Creative Process CREATIVE PROCESS The Creative Process is about thinking and doing in no prescribed order. Some people ‘do’ first and then think about what they have done, while others think first and then initiate action.

The 5 Stages CREATIVE PROCESS Stage 1: Recognize (2-4 Weeks) Becoming aware of a Challenge, or opportunity with a domain of interest Stage 2: Imagine (2-4 Weeks) Applying thinking skills to develop ideas for solutions Stage 3: Initiate & Collaborate (2-4 Weeks) Using process & design thinking Stage 4: Assess (2-4 Weeks) Monitoring Progress Stage 5: Evaluate & Celebrate (1 Week) Evaluating Results

The Process Creating Ideas ( Creative Thinking) ANALYZE OPTIONS Creating Ideas ( Creative Thinking) Analyze Options (Research & Inquiry) Make Decision (Critical Thinking) Decision Point

Recognize CREATIVE PROCESS Becoming aware of a challenge, or opportunity with a domain of interest Possibility thinking; problem finding Maintaining a healthy state of mind (alertness attitude, brain health) Fully understanding all the issues or points of the challenge or problem GOALS: Get to know each other: Team building, setting ground rules Learn the Basics: Team Challenge, Instant Challenge, Rules of the Road Help your team get started

Applying thinking skills to develop ideas for solutions Imagine CREATIVE PROCESS Applying thinking skills to develop ideas for solutions Learning to think flexibly between divergent and convergent processes Learning fluency and future thinking Encouraging intuitive insight and novelty Maximizing the ability to work within or outside of structure Using creativity & critical thinking tools to create ideas and select the best ones GOALS: Work on Team Challenge: Idea Generation, Research & Inquiry Continue Learning the Program: Instant Challenge, Learn about Clarifications, Check you Calendar Continue reflecting the process

The process of developing ideas & options to solve the challenge Creative Thinking CREATIVE THINKING The process of developing ideas & options to solve the challenge Generating Multiple Ideas Imagining unusual possibilities Making meaningful connections Elaborating upon options Recording & accepting all suggestions

5 Goal for Idea Creation Fluency Generate as MANY options as possible CREATIVE THINKING Fluency Generate as MANY options as possible Flexibility Generate options from different categories or options that are different from the others Originality Generate unusual or unique options (novelty) Learn To use ide-creation tools 5. Elaboration Expanding or stretching an option or idea that builds on the previous thought

Idea Creation Guidelines CREATIVE THINKING Remain Open: Defer judgment State and document ALL ideas Volume counts Hitchhike on the ideas of others

Idea Creation Tools Idea Creation Chart Mix & Match Matrix CREATIVE THINKING Idea Creation Chart Mix & Match Matrix Post it Note Brainstorm ABC Brainstorming Hitchhike on the ideas of others

Research & Inquiry ANALYZE OPTIONS After your team has generated ideas, you should perform research & observation to learn more about each option Use strategy tools to help your team

K-W-L Chart Graphic organizer to help organize efforts ANALYZE OPTIONS Graphic organizer to help organize efforts Know Want to Know Learned List all information known under the K column List all the questions they have under ‘Want to Know’ Column As team gains information, add it to the Learned column

WWWH ‘What’ - List all areas to research in ‘What’ ANALYZE OPTIONS Records roles, responsibilities and deadlines What Who When How ‘What’ - List all areas to research in ‘What’ ‘Who’- Assign an Owner ‘When’ – List a deadline for when this will be finished ‘How’ – List suggested ways to conduct research here

Using process and design thinking Initiate & Collaborate CREATIVE PROCESS Using process and design thinking Taking risks and learning to control behavior Working in a collaborative manner Learning and practicing interpersonal and leadership skills Understanding and learning different problem solving styles GOALS: Work on the Team Challenge: Idea Focusing, Experiment & Development, Team Choice Element Integration Continued Team Building Prepare for your Tournament: Instant Challenges, Review materials

The Process of Selecting an Option Critical Thinking CRITICAL THINKING The Process of Selecting an Option Organizing and analyzing possibilities Refining and developing promising possibilities Ranking or prioritizing options Choosing or deciding on certain options Using Idea-directing tools to aid in the option selection process

Guidelines Stay Positive CRITICAL THINKING Stay Positive Guide beliefs and actions, don’t attach ideas or just point out what’s wrong Be thoughtful Know and use strategies in making decisions; focus on deliverables Consider uniqueness Look for new or better ways to move forward Stay on path Outline Goals and Objectives and Stick to them!

Idea Focusing Tools Idea Directing Chart Choice Helper CRITICAL THINKING Idea Directing Chart Choice Helper Hits & Hot Spots Paired Choice Analysis (PCA)

Using the Decision Making Matrix DECISION POINT Decision Point: Using the Decision Making Matrix

Decision Making DECISION POINT Determine how you are going to make decision BEFORE you have to make one Most teams feel there are only 2 ways to make a decision: Voting Consensus Explore option of having one team member make decision for whole team via a decision making matrix

Decision Making DECISION POINT

Assess Monitoring progress CREATIVE PROCESS Achieving the best solution Assessing the project while it is being done and after it is finished Sometimes requires starting over or admitting failure GOALS: Do your Homework: Instant Challenges, Complete your Paperwork, Practice! Inform Parents: Share dates & travel information

Evaluate & Celebrate Evaluating Results CREATIVE PROCESS Reflecting on the experience, resources and teamwork Celebrating the teams journey and accomplishments GOALS: Enforce the Process Celebrate what the team has accomplished Thank Your Supporters