101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving

Employees who possess problem-solving skills are highly valued in todays 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 books 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.

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

praise For 101 Activities For Teaching Creativity And Problem Solving

in Today's Rapidly Changing World, Companies Cannot Afford To Rely On Old, Rigid Operating Systems To Solve Their Problems. They Must Adopt A More Flexible And Innovative Approach By Creating New Ideas. In His Latest Book, 101 Activities For Teaching Creativity And Problem Solving, Dr. Vangundy Has Compiled The Best Exercises For You And Your Team To Come Up With Creative Solutions To All Sorts Of Company Problems—from Personal Issues To New Product Development. This Is The 'creativity Reference' Book Every Company Should Have On Its Shelf.

—doug Hall, Author, Ceo-eureka! Ranch

many People In Business Spend Their Time Imagining All The Reasons Why Something Can't Be Done Or Why Something Can't Work. Dr. Arthur Vangundy's 101 Activities For Teaching Creativity And Problem Solving Will Change This Way Of Thinking. Arthur's Inventive Thinking Techniques Will Show People Creative Ways On How To Get Things Done And How To Make Them Work. As A Creativity Expert, I've Reviewed Just About All The Material On Or About Creativity In Business On The Market. This Collection Is The Most Comprehensive, Practical, And Best Idea-generating Resource Available. You Can Take My Word For It.

—michael Michalko, Author, Thinkertoys: A Handbook Of Business Creativity; Cracking Creativity: The Secrets Of Creative Genius; And Thinkpac (a Brainstorming Card Set)

101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving 1 About This Book 2 About Pfeiffer 4 Contents 8 Acknowledgments 12 Getting Started 14 Chapter 1 Creativity and Problem Solving 16 Chapter 2 Six Key Principles for Encouraging Creativity 24 Chapter 3 Linking Problems, Solutions, and Activities 34 Individual and Group Activities 50 Chapter 4 Basic Idea Generation: “No-Brainers” 52 Chapter 5 Ticklers: Related and Unrelated Stimuli 90 Chapter 6 Combinations 132 Chapter 7 Free Association Activities: “Blue Skies” 180 Chapter 8 Grab Bag: Miscellaneous Activities 230 Group OnlyActivities 258 Chapter 9 Brainstorming with Related Stimuli 260 Chapter 10 Brainstorming with Unrelated Stimuli 308 Chapter 11 Brainwriting with Related Stimuli 342 Chapter 12 Brainwriting with Unrelated Stimuli 368 References 402 About the Author 404 "This book contains a compilation of 101 individual and group activities for solving_ problems and generating ideas. Each of the 101 engaging and though-provoking activities comes complete with full facilitator notes and advice on when and how to use the activity. This is the only book that offers idea-generation activities while simultaneously teaching the underlying problem solving and creativity techniques."--PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION Creativity and problem solving Six key principles for encouraging creativity Linking problems, solutions, and activities Basic idea generation: "no brainers" Ticklers: related and unrelated stimuli Combinations Free association activities: "blue skies" Grab bag: miscellaneous activities Brainstorming with related stimuli Brainstorming with unrelated stimuli Brainwriting with related stimuli Brainwriting with unrelated stimuli. Teach Like a Champion 2.0 is a complete update to the international bestseller. This teaching guide is a must-have for new and experienced teachers alike. Over 700,000 teachers around the world already know how the techniques in this book turn educators into classroom champions. With ideas for everything from classroom management to inspiring student engagement, you will be able to perfect your teaching practice right away. Organizations need creative perspectives and solutions to conceive new product, service, and process ideas, marketing strategies, and ways of allocating and using resources.