Creative Problem Solving – STP040

03/06/2018 29 min
Creative Problem Solving – STP040

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Episode 40 - Problems not going away? Struggling to solve the big ones? Then this episode is for you. We look at the Creative Problem Solving model and how it can help YOU sort them out.Some of the USEFUL stuff in there is:Steve In The Field is back - OH NO!What do we mean by 'problem'?The things that cause us to struggle:What the heck is 'convergent thinking'?Quotes - they sound nice, but many don't really help, do they?Lisa and Steve at the table are back - HOORAY!We demonstrate why 'sticky thinking' doesn't helpCreative Problem Solving - the CEF full explanation is here The key stages of the Creative Problem Solving modelClarifyGather as much information as you can about the problemUse - The 5 Why TechniqueAsk more questions - Who? What? Where? When? How?Define your aim - where do you want to get to, what would the world be like if the problem went away?Remember, the problem may not be the thing you want to solveIdeateCome up with as much data as you can on the problemBrainstormUse search enginesMake listsDo Mind MapsDON'T judge at this stage - just get as much varied information as you canDevelopNow you sort everything outStart to prioritise the things which may help youConsider losing the things which are obviously unhelpfulImplementTurn it all into a planMake it actionableBe SMARTDo IT!Buffalo buffalo, Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo, Buffalo buffalo explained by Ted - hereHave a listen to the FAB, challenging, demanding, beautiful podcast by Sean called Share A SliceGet some support and ideas to get houseplants looking great in your life by listening to the excellent On The Ledge by Jane PerroneThank you to Stacey and Carla at the Brit Pod Scene network - a lovely bunch of people!