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Creativity in Groups “Novelties come from previously unseen associations of old material. To create

Creativity in Groups “Novelties come from previously unseen associations of old material. To create is to recombine. ” 1/16/2022 "Changing neural pathways every - Francois class period. " Jabob 1

Overview 1. 4 C’s of Creativity 2. “A Whack on the Side of the

Overview 1. 4 C’s of Creativity 2. “A Whack on the Side of the Head” 3. Brainstorming 1/16/2022 "Changing neural pathways every class period. " 2

1. 4 C’s of Creativity Collect information – “Again and again the key to

1. 4 C’s of Creativity Collect information – “Again and again the key to great discovery has been the unexpected observation” - Sir Hinshelwood (Nobel Prize-winner) Contemplate – “Playing about” Conceive – “The best way to catch a fish is to have many lines. ” – Chinese Proverb Critique 1/16/2022 "Changing neural pathways every class period. " 3

2. A Whack on the Side of the Head The right answer That’s not

2. A Whack on the Side of the Head The right answer That’s not logical Follow the rules Be practical Avoid ambiguity To err is wrong 1/16/2022 Play is frivolous That’s not my area Don’t be foolish I’m not creative "Changing neural pathways every class period. " 4

Hard verses Soft Logic Reason Precision Consistency Work Exact Reality Direct Focused Analysis Specifics

Hard verses Soft Logic Reason Precision Consistency Work Exact Reality Direct Focused Analysis Specifics Adult 1/16/2022 Metaphor Dream Humor Ambiguity Play Approximate Fantasy Paradox Diffuse Hunch Generalizations Child "Changing neural pathways every class period. " 5

3. Brainstorming A. Objectives – Increase number of ideas – Limit social constraints on

3. Brainstorming A. Objectives – Increase number of ideas – Limit social constraints on ideas generation 1/16/2022 "Changing neural pathways every class period. " 6

3 b. Brainstorming Ground Rules Record all ideas Set time limit Present ideas as

3 b. Brainstorming Ground Rules Record all ideas Set time limit Present ideas as quickly as possible – Little discussion – Little clarification Criticism and evaluation is prohibited Piggybacking is encouraged Practice rules ( Canes have gone out of style, what could we do re-popularize them? ) 1/16/2022 "Changing neural pathways every class period. " 7

3 c. Advantages of Brainstorming Encourages open idea sharing Stimulates participation Increases psychological “safety”

3 c. Advantages of Brainstorming Encourages open idea sharing Stimulates participation Increases psychological “safety” Maximizes output in short time Limits evaluation (shooting down the ideas) Provides recognition of accomplishments 1/16/2022 "Changing neural pathways every class period. " 8

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