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Creative Problem Solving
Creative problem solving (CPS) is a six-step process designed to help people systematically resolve nonroutine, ambiguous types of problems. Because most organizational problems tend to be nonroutine, skill in using CPS process can confer a significant competitive advantage. Creative Problem Solving gives training managers the information they need to develop and teach a course on CPS. VanGundy provides an overview of the process, elements of the creative climate needed to foster CPS and innovative thinking, creative thinking exercises designed to illustrate specific CPS principles, and easy-to-follow descriptions of proven idea-generated methods.
101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving
Employees who possess problem-solving skills are highly valued in today?s competitive business environment. The question is how can employees learn to deal in innovative ways with new data, methods, people, and technologies? In this groundbreaking book, Arthur VanGundy -- a pioneer in the field of idea generation and problem solving -- has compiled 101 group activities that combine to make a unique resource for trainers, facilitators, and human resource professionals. The book is filled with idea-generation activities that simultaneously teach the underlying problem-solving and creativity techniques involved. Each of the book?s 101 engaging and thought-provoking activities includes facilitator notes and advice on when and how to use the activity. Using 101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving will give you the information and tools you need to: Generate creative ideas to solve problems. Avoid patterned and negative thinking. Engage in activities that are guaranteed to spark ideas. Use proven techniques for brainstorming with groups. Order your copy today.
Techniques of Structured Problem Solving
This second edition explains, demonstrates and evaluates 105 tested problem-solving techniques, 35 more than appeared in the first edition. Having more techniques at your disposal enables you to solve a wider range of problems without wasting time looking for the best solutions. In addition, you will find new techniques for classifying problems - to solve them faster - as well as expanded discussion of proven brainstorming and brainwriting methods.
Getting to Innovation
As an acknowledged guru in the field of creativity and innovation, Arthur VanGundy has inspired businesses in a variety of industries to generate more original, cutting-edge ideas. Getting to Innovation is a detailed guide to achieving the critical first step in formulating creative and useful ideas–i.e., asking the right questions that define the challenges facing any organization. Readers will discover: * how to write positioning and rationale statements for each challenge * how to link together multiple objectives in priority frameworks * the top 10 techniques for generating creative ideas * tips for designing and running brainstorming retreats * advice on how to select the best ideas from the many that have been generated When it comes to true innovation, it’s not formulating the great ideas, but asking the right questions that will ultimately lead to results. Getting to Innovation offers the tools to help every company tap into its most inspired thinking.
101 Great Games and Activities
Training dynamite! Training mastermind Arthur VanGundy, author of the best-selling Brain Boosters for Business Advantage, has assembled 101 original games and activities guaranteed to satisfy almost every conceivable training need. These dynamic exercises are accompanied by: * Concise objectives * Recommended uses * Suggested audience * Required time * Necessary materials * Detailed procedures * Potential discussion topics * Possible variations . . . and more! Get VanGundy's best-selling game assortment and add these simple, practical, power-packed resources to your training arsenal today!
Six Pack
This activity is intended to help group members learn to pay attention to one another?s feelings and gain better appreciation for one another. It?s very helpful for intact groups or teams who will continue to work together. Contributed by Doris J. Shallcross. Objectives: To develop sensitivity to others? feelings To sharpen intuitive ability To strengthen group cohesion Group Size: Any size Time Required: 30 minutes Important Information to Review Before Making This Download Purchase Before purchasing a Pfeiffer Download, you will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® Software. If you do not already have it installed on your computer, you may download this free software from the Adobe Web site at Adobe.com. All Pfeiffer Downloads that you purchase from this site will come with specific restrictions that allow Pfeiffer to protect the copyrights of its products. Just before completing your purchase, you will be prompted to accept our License Agreement. If you do not accept the parameters of this agreement, your credit card will not be charged and your order will be cancelled.
Empowered To Know
Perfect for hiring managers, this exercise teaches participants how to bring out the best in people by posing statements and questions that cause job candidates to describe meaningful experiences they have had in the past. Participants learn how to uncover what candidates can do for the organization in actual situations. Contributed by Janice Kilgore. Objectives: To provide a basic outline for drawing our responses from job candidates To help people explore their experiences that are relevant to future jobs To help both parties in an interview ?own? the process Group Size: Any size Time Required: 30 minutes Important Information to Review Before Making This Download Purchase Before purchasin...
More Ideas Than You!
Many people are unaware of an alternative to traditional brainstorming know as ?brainwriting? ? the silent, written generation of ideas in a group. This activity is good for idea generation or creativity training and for teaching brainstorming techniques. Objectives: To learn about brainstorming and brainwriting To compare the effectiveness of brainstorming and brainwriting Group Size: Any size, with a minimum of 2 groups of 3 to 5 each Time Required: 15 minutes Important Information to Review Before Making This Download Purchase Before purchasing a Pfeiffer Download, you will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® Software. If you do not already have it installed on your computer, you may download this free software from the Adobe Web site at Adobe.com. All Pfeiffer Downloads that you purchase from this site will come with specific restrictions that allow Pfeiffer to protect the copyrights of its products. Just before completing your purchase, you will be prompted to accept our License Agreement. If you do not accept the parameters of this agreement, your credit card will not be charged and your order will be cancelled.
KNOWU Cards
This mixing activity is helpful for large groups who are meeting for the first time or for diverse groups, such as members of a work team and their guests at a social event. Objective: To help participants meet, mix, and mingle with others and get to ?know u? Group Size: 30 or more, or vary the activity for smaller groups Time Required: 30-60 minutes Important Information to Review Before Making This Download Purchase Before purchasing a Pfeiffer Download, you will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® Software. If you do not already have it installed on your computer, you may download this free software from the Adobe Web site at Adobe.com. All Pfeiffer Downloads that you purchase from this site will come with specific restrictions that allow Pfeiffer to protect the copyrights of its products. Just before completing your purchase, you will be prompted to accept our License Agreement. If you do not accept the parameters of this agreement, your credit card will not be charged and your order will be cancelled.
