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!

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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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