The art of creative thinking : how to be innovative and develop great ideas

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The art of creative thinking : how to be innovative and develop great ideas

John Adair

Kogan Page, 2007

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Originally published: Great Britain : Talbot Adair Press, 1990

Includes index

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Contents of Works

  • On human creativity
  • Use the stepping stones of analogy
  • Make the strange familiar and the familiar strange
  • Widen your span of relevance
  • Practise serendipity
  • Chance favours only the prepared mind
  • Curiosity
  • Keep your eyes open
  • Listen for ideas
  • Reading to generate ideas
  • Keep a notebook
  • Test your assumptions
  • Make better use of your depth mind
  • Do not wait for inspiration
  • Sharpen your analytical skills
  • Suspend judgement
  • Learn to tolerate ambiguity
  • Drift, wait and obey
  • Sleep on the problem
  • Working it out
  • Think creatively about your life

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The importance of creative thinking cannot be overemphasized. Developing the ability to come up with new ideas can help businesses gain a competitive advantage over their rivals and can also be rewarding for the individual. The Art of Creative Thinking shows you practical ways to become a more creative thinker. Each succinct chapter is built around one core idea, which is then developed and illustrated. The Art of Creative Thinking shows you how to: * Develop your understanding of the creative process * Overcome barriers to creating new ideas * Broaden your vision * Build on new ideas * Develop a creative attitude * Become more confident as a creative thinker

Table of Contents

1. On Human Creativity. 2. Use the Stepping Stones of Analogy. 3. Make the Strange Familiar and the Familiar Strange. 4. Widen Your Span of Relevance. 5. Practise Serendipity. 6. Chance Favours Only the Prepared Mind. 7. Curiosity. 8. Keep Your Eyes Open. 9. Listen for Ideas. 10. Reading to Generate Ideas. 11. Keep a Notebook. 12. Test Your Assumptions. 13. Make Better Use of Your Depth Mind.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA85342367
  • ISBN
    • 9780749447991
  • LCCN
    2007008563
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London ; Philadelphia
  • Pages/Volumes
    x, 133 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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