Insights Into the Creative Process

Insights Into the Creative Process

Glocal Vantage, Inc.

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Creative Process

ParadigmsWhole Brain

Function

Adult SkillAcquisition


Creative Process


Function



Paradigm

Example Pattern Set of rules Beliefs Perceptions

Values Standards Procedures Theories


The Franklin Paradigm


Paradigms

Normal Progress

Anomalies

Crisis

Revolution


A profound discovery which is essentially an inconsistency in the system causes a reorganization

of the whole thing. And that reorganization is the central act of imagination.

Jacob Bronowski


Normal Progress = Puzzle Solving


Normal Progress

Behavior is consistent with the past Shared paradigm Solving a problem is achieving the anticipated in a new

way Individuals are driven by the challenge of the puzzle Problems are assumed to have solutions Highly cumulative enterprise Formation of specialized groups and activities Leads to rigidity & resistance to change


Anomalies

Disagreements between observations and paradigm

Some solved by minor positive changes to paradigm

Others are set aside


Crisis

Collection of anomalies Discovery of a destructive anomaly


Revolution Begin to lose faith and consider alternatives One paradigm is rejected only when another one is available Judgement to reject old & accept new

• Comparison with world• Comparison with each other

Defenders of old can always point to problems that new paradigm has not solved but is easy for the old

Decision to switch is ultimately based not on the past achievements but on future promise

History is rewritten


S Curves

Time

Pro

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Sol

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Abi

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S Curves

Time

Pro

blem

Sol

ving

Abi

lity Paradigm 1

Paradigm 2


Paradigm Paradox

Anomaly exists only against the background of the paradigm.


RobustParadigm

ChangeResistance

Sensitivityto Anomaly

Paradox


Truth emerges more readilyfrom error than from confusion.

Francis Bacon


Creative Process


Function



Whole Brain Function

L Mode• A shoot of the

sporophyte of a higher plant that is modified for reproduction and consists of a structured axis bearing modified leaves.

R Mode



L Mode• y = mx+b

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

4.5

X1 X2 X3 X4

R Mode



L Mode R Mode

A

B

C

D

A B

C D

Time


Whole Brain Function L Mode

• Verbal• Analytic• Symbolic• Abstract• Temporal• Rational• Digital• Logical• Linear

R Mode• Nonverbal• Synthetic• Concrete• Analogical• Non-temporal• Non-rational• Spatial• Intuitive• Holistic


Franklin Paradigm

L ModeParadigm

R Mode

Past experiencePrestigePrideImageDriveTiming


He who has collectedthe most toyswhen he dies

wins!


Creative Process


Function



Adult Skill AcquisitionNovice

Advanced Beginner

Competence

Proficiency

Expert


Novice

Objective features Rules Context free descriptions Performance judged on how well rules are

followed Exercise of skill at this level is demanding

of full concentration


Advanced Beginner

Situational aspects begin to be considered Communication by examples


Competence

Increased experience renders previous strategies unworkable

Goal oriented Focus on relevant features Develop a plan Become involved


Proficiency

Intuitive understanding Develop organization and structure Thinks analytical about what to do


Expertise

Performs appropriate actions No problem solving No reasoning


Creative Process


Function



Skill Acquisition Paradigm Progress Thinking

Novice Normal Progress Non Creative

Advanced Beginner

Competence Anomalies Puzzle Solving

Proficiency

Crisis CreativeExpertise

Revolution


What type of activity are you engaging in when you get your

creative ideas?


Skill Acquisition Thinking Characteristics

Novice Symbolic L Mode SingleLogical ProcessAnalytic

AdvancedBeginner

Competence

Proficiency

Expertise Intuitive R Mode MultipleHolistic ProcessesNon verbalSpatial


The Gossamer Albatross


Lessons There was a need Not tied to existing ways of thought Idea occurred while performing an expert skill Expert in several skills Melded different technologies to create

solutions Courage to pursue


Expertise in several fieldsincreases probability of

creative behavior!


Creative ProcessInsight

Saturation

Incubation

Aha!

Verification


Creative Person

Explorer

Warrior Judge

Artist

CreativePerson


Models Thinking Style

InsightExplorer State Whole Brain

Saturation Problem (R/L Mode)

IncubationArtist Develop R Mode

AlternativesAha!

Verification Judge Evaluate L Mode

Warrior Implement Whole Brain


Questions Are you driven by

improper forces? Have you equated luck

with skill? Do you have the “Franklin

Paradigm” for your business?

Are you ready for the arctic environment of the future?

Will you take the new technology and innovations with you but not utilize their full potential/

Where are you in the creative process?

Will you carry silver spoons into an environment in which there is no need for spoons?


Glocal Vantage, Inc.

PO Box 161475 Austin, TX 78716 (512) 632-6586 [email protected] www.glocalvantage.com http://incollaboration.ning.com Twitter: innovant2003

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