Comprehensive study of creative problem-solving methodologies including brainstorming, lateral thinking, SCAMPER technique, and advanced ideation methods for generating innovative solutions across diverse problem contexts.
Students will master diverse creative problem-solving techniques, develop systematic ideation capabilities, understand when to apply different creative methods, and gain practical skills in facilitating creative sessions for individuals and teams across various challenge types and organizational contexts.
Systematic study of Edward de Bono's lateral thinking methodology including deliberate provocation techniques, random stimulus methods, concept extraction processes, and structured approaches to non-linear creative thinking.
Detailed application of SCAMPER technique developed by Bob Eberle based on Alex Osborn's work, providing systematic approach to creative problem-solving through structured questioning and idea transformation methods.
Systematic study of mind mapping methodology including visual thinking principles, non-linear information organization, creative visualization techniques, and practical applications for problem-solving and idea development.
Implementation of Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats methodology for systematic perspective taking in problem-solving, enabling comprehensive analysis through structured role-based thinking approaches.
Comprehensive study of Synectics methodology developed by William Gordon including analogical thinking techniques, metaphorical problem-solving approaches, and systematic methods for creative insight generation.
Application of biomimicry principles for innovation including biological system study, function identification, abstraction processes, and systematic approaches to nature-inspired solution development.
Analysis of cognitive barriers to creativity including design fixation, functional fixedness, confirmation bias, and systematic approaches to overcoming creative blocks through awareness and intervention techniques.
Practical skills for facilitating group creativity including team dynamics management, creative session design, conflict resolution, diverse perspective integration, and systematic approaches to team creative enhancement.
Integration of digital technologies in creative processes including AI-enhanced ideation, collaborative digital platforms, computational creativity tools, and systematic approaches to technology-augmented creative problem-solving.
Comprehensive study of classical brainstorming methodology developed by Alex Osborn including principles of deferred judgment, quantity leads to quality, building on ideas, and systematic creative problem-solving processes.
Application of morphological analysis methodology for systematic innovation including parameter identification, configuration space development, and comprehensive solution generation through dimensional decomposition of complex problems.
Comprehensive study of TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) methodology including contradiction resolution, inventive principles, technical evolution patterns, and systematic approaches to technical innovation.