Divergent Thinking
By:Gaurav.M.Bulani
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Definition1Divergent thinking represents the potential for
creative thinking and problem solving. It is not syn-
onymous with actual creative behavior but has proven
to be a good estimate of it. It is also useful as a con-
struct or empirical research on creativity and in vari-
ous applied settings.
- Encyclopedia of Creativity -
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Why is Divergent Thinking important?2
Searching new business opportunities
Generating various alter-natives Solves open
ended prob-lems
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Divergent Thinking Techniques3 Brainstorming
Six Thinking Hats Lateral thinking
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Brainstorming is a group creativity technique by which a group
tries to find a solution for a specific problem by gathering a list of ideas
spontaneously generated by its members.
Brainstorming was developed and coined by Alex Faickney Osborn in
1953 in the book Applied Imagination.
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Every participant should be encouraged and allowed to think & suggest as many ideas as possible.
Sufficient time permitted for thinking.
Quantity counts at this stage, not quality.
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Build on the ideas put forward by others. 4
Every person and every idea has equal worth. 5Infinite Innovations Ltd.
Rules of Brainstorming
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Six Thinking Hats :
is a simple, effective parallel thinking process that
helps people be more productive, focused, and mindfully involved.
And once learned, the tools can be applied immediately!
Videos featuring Six Hats Presentationhttp://www.debonogroup.com/video_4.php
Videos featuring Edward de Bono Creative Thinkinghttp://www.debonogroup.com/video_2.php
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6 thinking hats- Edward De Bono
Six Thinking Hats
Information Thinking about thinking
Feelings
Benefits
Judgment
Creativity
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