Creative Problem Solving
eBook - ePub

Creative Problem Solving

An Introduction

  1. 102 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Creative Problem Solving

An Introduction

About this book

Creative Problem Solving is a process that allows people to apply both creative and critical thinking to find solutions to everyday problems. Creative Problem Solving eliminates the tendency to approach problems in a haphazard manner and, consequently, prevents surprises and/or disappointment with the solution.

Used by thousands of group leaders seeking a friendly introduction to using Creative Problem Solving, this book is a time-honored classic. Creative Problem Solving: An Introduction is based on more than five decades of extensive research, development, and field experience in educational settings, businesses, and many other organizations.

Written for both group leaders and individuals seeking a systematic way to build innovative and effective solutions, Creative Problem Solving is perfect for any type of setting.

This definitive guide shows you how to find successful solutions to important challenges. Creative Problem Solving (CPS) can help your students to approach problems and deal with change in a deliberate and constructive way, building their confidence and success in working with complex issues.

This revised and updated fourth edition includes:

  • easy-to-follow instructions for using Creative Problem Solving;
  • practical tools for understanding the challenge, generating ideas, and preparing for action;
  • expanded guidelines for planning your approach to Creative Problem Solving;
  • strategies that ensure successful group dynamics;
  • the latest trends in creative thinking and group problem solving; and
  • practical suggestions for those new to Creative Problem Solving.

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Yes, you can access Creative Problem Solving by Donald J. Treffinger,Scott G. Isaksen,K. Brian Stead-Dorval in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Education & Inclusive Education. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2023
Print ISBN
9781593631871
eBook ISBN
9781000948752
Edition
4

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. List of Figures
  7. List of Tables
  8. Authors’ Foreword
  9. Preface
  10. Chapter 1: Introduction
  11. Chapter 2: CPS Overview
  12. Chapter 3: Planning Your Approach
  13. Chapter 4: Understanding the Challenge
  14. Chapter 5: Generating Ideas
  15. Chapter 6: Preparing for Action
  16. Chapter 7: Applying CPS
  17. Conclusion
  18. References