(eBook) Creative Problem Solving - Brain Power Consulting

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BRAIN POWERErik Lenz Copyright 1998 2005 by Erik Lenz

Brain Power Consulting

Providing seminars and coaching increative problem solving

since 1997

Customers: ABB, IKEA, Telia Sonera

KTH , Siemens, IBM,

Main topic: GPSM,

General Problem Solving Method


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BRAIN POWERErik Lenz

Science of Creative Problem Solving

creative

problem solving

gifted

motivation

logical conclusions

structure

positive attitude

intuitioninspiration

min

dset

comm

unicatio

n

knowledgeIQ EQ

creativity

Copyright 2000 by Erik Lenz


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BRAIN POWERErik Lenz Copyright 2000 by Erik Lenz

Brain Computer

Hardware Software / OS Operator

FEELING.exe

If feeling = sad

Then head = down


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Hardware functions


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Creative person / operator

curiousattentive

focusing

dare asking

self-confidence

boldoptimistic

play with ideas

open minded

imaginative

motivated

resolute

persistent


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Science of Creative Problem Solving

creative

problem solving

gifted

motivation

logical conclusions

structure

positive attitude

intuitioninspiration

mind

set

comm

unica

tion

knowledgeIQ EQ

creativity



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Time Management

IS SHOULD

2 4

8 4

+


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Typical mistakes when solving problems

react in situations proactive in advance

deny existence admit and tackle

accept mindset question given ordersno patience disciplined efforts

focus on solutions track down the root causes

caught up in the first idea creating various ideas

too fast critical judgment giving solutions a chance

compromise too fast target on the optimumrashly concluding thinking through a judgment

argue verbally write down and evaluate



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What is GPSM?

structured way of thinking

using the brain in best way

finding the optimum solution to

literally any kind of problem in aminimum amount of time

based on scientific facts,obvious conclusions and

expertise from inventors (2.5 million patents),

entrepreneurs andsuccessful experts in science and management.

GPSM


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General Problem Solving Method (GPSM)

Notice OpportunitiesGather InformationMeasure

Problem-DefinitionDevelopment trends Step back (Wholeness, External solutions)

Close up (Delimitations, Focus)

reformulate

AnalysisLibrary / Media Problem / Is - situation

Experts Goal / Should - situation

Definition: Optimum Solution

Management Highest expectationsPatent / Internet Maybe solving even external problems?

OptionsCheck out existing solutions

Create new ideas (several!)

SynthesisCombine all

Evaluation

Parameters from the goal

Decision

Measure

Consultants

Trends Experts

Patents

Library Media

Internet Bookshop

Management

&


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Observe / discover / notice


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Notice

ProblemProblem

SolutionSolution

Goal

Goal


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Problem

Symptom

REASON

City

Problem

Symptom

Problem

Symptom

Problem

Problem

Problem

PROBLEMsymptom

Problem

Symptom

Step back (Wholeness)



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External Solutions



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Close up (Priorities)

RESAON

City

Problem

Symptom

Problem

Problem

Problem

FOCUS

Delimitation



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Focus http://www.fbi.gov/mostwant/fugitive/apr2000/aprfug.htmhttp://www.fbi.gov/mostwant/topten/tenfaq.htm#8

Charles Edward Bunting

Aggravated Sexual Assault

of a Child

Craig Michael Pritchert

Bank Robbery

Nova Esther Guthrie

Bank RobberyMiguel Angel Rangel

Murder

Robert Radhames Herrera

Homicide Dean Allen ReulFraud by Wire

Israel Mendoza

HomicideMark Strbac

Murder

Julio Meneses

B k R bbHector Vasquez-Luna
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Analysis

analysis

scis

sors

little

problem

tiny

problem

not atall

mini

partpro

blem

Goal

PROBLEM



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Analysis of the goal

analysis

sciss

orsGoal

Parameters weight (1-10)

fast 4

cheap 9quality 7

..



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Definition: Perfect Solution

Ideal Perfect Solution

Perfect Solution

ideal

real if

then ...

backwardsclue


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The ideal perfect employee

accurate, systematic & fast and eager

energetic, driving & diplomatic and calm

independent, strong-minded & adaptable and kind

optimistic, enthusiastic & examining and factual

resolute, stable & flexible and spontaneous



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The ideal perfect tank

protection grouplocomotion group

weapon group engine group


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High goals (W.Somerset Maugham)

THE BEST

OR NOTHING AT ALL!It is a funny thing in live!

If you refuse nothing but the best

you of get just the best

Life will pay any price you ask of it (Anthony Robbins)


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Options

E=mc2

b a c k w a r d s

Sources ofinspiration


S f I i ti / St t i


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Sources of Inspiration / Strategies

Write down and sort informationMake a sketch and brainstorm with others

Make it simple (Einstein)

Backwards (optimum solution > if then)

Separate in time / space / system TIPS

Combine / build on other ideas

Copy NLP, Japanese

Random input Lateral Thinking

Reverse formulation / invert formulations


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The creative process (1): LOAD Problem


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The creative process (2): Get an opportunity

mail


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The creative process (3): Deep Thinking

GPSM

analyze

idea

definition

problem

p

e

rfe

c

t

goal

g

o

a

l


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The creative process (4): Incubation

? ?

?? ??? ?


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Produce several ideas

idea

IDEA

incorpora t ion

IDEA

idea

IDEA

idea


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Synthesis

Options: A B C D E F G H I ....



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Evaluation

goal A B C D E F G H I ...

.

fast 4 .

cheap 9 .quality 7 .

..... .

200 87 104 145 150 123 144% 44 52 73 75 62 72

2 8 6 9 3 4

1 1 8 8 10 810 9 7 6 3 8

8 32 24 36 12 16

9 9 72 72 90 72

70 63 49 42 21 56


Decision


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Decision

Persistence


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Persistence

Dont EVER give up!

Summary of GPSM


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Summary of GPSM

idea idea

Notice Opportunities

Problem- DefinitionStep back (Wholeness, External solutions)

Close up (Delimitations, Focus)

AnalysisProblem / Is - situation

Goal / Should - situation

Definition: Optimum SolutionHighest expectations

Maybe solving even external problems?

OptionsCheck out existing solutions

Create new ideas (several!)

SynthesisCombine all

EvaluationParameters from the goal

Decision

Implementation JFDI

Ad t f l hi


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Advantages of laughing Bo G Erikson SVT1 99-12-11

positive thinking

creates team sprit

workout for our abs

mental training (get the joke)

increased flow of blood rises creativity

decrease stress and depression

resist infections and reinforce the immune systemmight even have an healing effect


Brain hemispheres


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Brain hemispheres

right leftbrain hemisphere brain hemisphere

spatial information systematic order

picturing whole math

pattern analysis

music logic

fantasy languagecolors

rhythm

GPSM and the brain


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Notice Opportunities

Step back (Wholeness)

Close up (Focus)

Problem-Definition

Analysis

Definition: Optimum Solution

Conclusions

Create new ideas

Combine all

Synthesis

Evaluation

Decision

H d GPSM ti i th b i ?


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How does GPSM optimize the brain usage?

combining intuition and rational thinking

listening to feelings vs obeying the thinking brain

consciously taking benefit of unconscious thinking

using the brains different intelligences and

using the brains different creativities

Intelligences


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Intelligences

Inter Personalinteract with others

Intra PersonalInteract with yourself

Logic / Mathcalculations, conclusion

Bodysports, dance, surgery

Spatialorientation, chessLinguistic

poem, formulations

Musicalmelody, rhythm


The Creative Circulation


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The Creative Circulation

Inter Personalinteract with others

Bodywrite, draw

organize information

Intra PersonalInteract with yourselfexplain

Logic / Mathconclusion

SpatialLinguistic

formulate

Musical


Applications of GPSM


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Applications of GPSM

Guideline for time-saving and creative:

problem solving

decision making

rapport authoring

conflict managementconversations

meetings

speeches and

negotiations.

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