1. INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE THINKING GENERATING NEW IDEAS

2. THINKING CREATIVELY Logical and creative Analytical and Artistic Stay out of boxes

3. UNDERSTANDING BRAIN PROCESSES Hemisphericity  Left brain  Right brain Corpus Callosum

4. FACILITATING CREATIVE THINKING Creating a Supportive Environment  Take risks  Don’t be afraid to fail  Dare to succeed  Leadership support is critical

5. FACILITATING (CONT’D.) Understanding Creativity  Stages  Preparation  I ncubation  I llumination  Verification  Belief  Group spiraling  “Mind Locks”

6. FACILITATING (CONT’D.) Enhancing Creativity  Encourage playfulness  Agree not to judge people or ideas  Look for different, even bizarre relationships  Break down barriers

7. FACILITATING (CONT’D.) Perception activities Puzzles Role Playing Humor I magery Relaxation

8. GENERATING IDEAS Brainstorming Metaphorical Thinking Fantasy Chaining Group Techniques  Nominal Group  Delphi

9. COMPUTER-SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE WORK (CSCW) Flip charts and blackboards Software Groupware Be playful!