Creative Problem Solving

Breakthrough Thinking™ brings innovation to our lives at home and work using a simple methodology focused on three major concepts. The first is bringing awareness to how we think our brains work and then discovering where we may have had misconceptions. The second is letting go of the powerful need to be right at the start of trying to achieve something new. The final concept is how to move forward as a team on ideas without falling back into old habits. We are assembling these thoughts, tools, and techniques into three books to empower creativity to deliver rapid innovation.

Dive into the fascinating world of 'Beyond Imagination', a compelling eBook that offers a comprehensive exploration of Destination Imagination. This engaging read will take you on a fascinating journey through the landscape of Destination Imagination, thoroughly explaining its objectives and vision, its evolution and how it acts as a stepping stone for building a well-rounded personality. 'Beyond Imagination' delves into the prerequisites for a successful Destination Imagination graduation, aiding your progress by shedding light on the fundamental elements of teamwork that permeate this ...

Do games hold the secret to better productivity? If you’ve ever found yourself engrossed in Angry Birds, Call of Duty, or a plain old crossword puzzle when you should have been doing something more productive, you know how easily games hold our attention. Hardcore gamers have spent the equivalent of 5.93 million years playing World of Warcraft while the world collectively devotes about 5 million hours per day to Angry Birds. A colossal waste of time? Perhaps. But what if and use it for more creative and valuable pursuits?

A brilliant counter-narrative for restoring humanity to the bottom-line, numbers-obsessed culture of the modern, 21st-century workplace.

In a world increasingly ruled by numbers and algorithms, award-winning journalist Chris Jones makes a compelling case for a more personal approach to analytical thinking​. The Eye Test is a necessary course correction, a call for a more balanced, personal approach to problem-solving. Award-winning journalist Chris Jones makes the case for the human element - for what smart, practiced, devoted people can bring to situations that have proved resistant to analytics.

This book opens the door to a new way to be. The practical mindfulness meditative techniques described in this book, will help you get more done in less time. You will discover how to generate ideas off the top of your head and how to be lucky in life and business. Many people discover mindfulness as a way to deal with anxiety, depression, illness or stress. Some people use it to seek answers to the meaning to life, the universe and everything!

What Shall We Do Today? Through the Glowing Doorway Spark imagination, creativity, and problem-solving with this enchanting children's adventure perfect for ages 6-9! Journey alongside three remarkable friends—curious Imani with her mysterious glowing medallion, enthusiastic Tommy with his weathered compass, and knowledgeable Maya with her magical glasses—as they discover a Wonder Cube that transports them to a world of celebration and challenge! In this captivating 3,500-word illustrated story: Children learn about creativity, environmental care, problem-solving, and sustainability ...

What does it mean to be limited to inside the box, as opposed to being outside? The key, according to experts on the subject, is to apply creative thinking to your daily life. Perhaps up until this time, you've never really thought yourself a creative person. Many of us go through life thinking that the only people capable of creative thought are artists, writers, and others who have been trained to apply this thought process in specific and sporadic circumstances. The truth of the matter is that every single one of us is capable of this type of thought.

Introducing "Mastering the DI Challenge," an intriguingly insightful eBook designed to navigate you through the world of Destination Imagination. Brimming with captivating content, this enlightening guide encourages readers to build their understanding and ultimately conquer the DI Challenge. In its early chapters, the guide accentuates the importance of comprehensive understanding, demystifying Destination Imagination and breaking down the elements of the DI Challenge. As you delve further in, you'll uncover invaluable insights into the vital role of a coach and an in-depth guide on ...

"Spark up your imagination with 'Creative Sparks,' an enticing eBook that will illuminate your journey to greater creativity. This engaging and transformative piece unravels the mysteries of creative thinking, exploring it as a power just waiting to be harnessed. 'Creative Sparks' delves deeply into the essence of creativity. It demonstrates the need to nurture the creative faculties, starting from breaking down stereotypes and prejudices that can act as barriers. Highlighting how rigid structures can stifle potential, the book points towards an innovative pathway marked by spontaneity and ...

Embark on a transformative journey to conquer life's challenges with the groundbreaking eBook, "Mind Over Matters." Whether it’s about rebounding from setbacks, forging resilience, or turning adversities into opportunities, this empowering guide is your road map to triumphing over obstacles and flourishing in the face of adversity. In "Mind Over Matters," you'll discover how to cultivate an obstacle mindset that reframes barriers as beacons guiding you toward growth. Learn to embrace cognitive flexibility and build mental toughness through a curated collection of techniques, setting the ...

Creativity is the #1 rising skill you need in the workplace. If you have left your creativity behind in the grind to success, thinking that hard work and analytical thinking was all you need? This book is your starting line. The world has changed, grasshopper. The good news about creativity? You snooze, you don't lose. You still have the creative thinking ingredients rattling around in your brain. To access them, you just need to reconnect with the habits you used as a child to explore and learn about the world, and imagine new possibilities. That's where this book will help.

Author Nigel Cumberland distills all the wisdom and knowledge of a lifetime of starting and selling businesses and coaching hundreds of wealthy leaders into 100 short chapters of advice on building and retaining sustainable wealth. Every chapter features a habit, mindset, or technique that’s common to wealthy people and instructions for how to use them in your own life. 100 Things Millionaires Do unpacks the habits, tools, techniques, and mentality of self-made millionaires and shows you how to begin your own journey to a wealthy future.

They're Your Rules, Break Them! offers 50 innovative ways of looking at your business as a long-term, dynamic, progressive entity. Here you will find 50 ways to ditch the atrophying forces and create an exponentially achieving, high-performance culture in your organization. Disruption is everywhere. Rather than suffering its blows, what if you could institutionalize it into your business? What if, rather than being rigid and rule-bound, you could make your business "ever changing" within?

Serial Innovators: How Individuals Create and Deliver Breakthrough Innovations in Mature Firms zeros in on the cutting-edge thinkers who repeatedly create and deliver breakthrough innovations and new products in large, mature organizations. These employees are organizational powerhouses who solve consumer problems and substantially contribute to the financial value to their firms.

Apply systems thinking in your problem solving, decision making, and strategic planning without the need to become a technical professional. Think in Systems is a concise information manual offering high-level problem-solving methods for personal and global issues. The guide presents the main features of systems thinking in an understandable and everyday manner, helping you to develop this skill top analysts and world leaders use.

These brain teasers are designed based on people’s real experiences which cover many topics in their daily lives. The solutions to the 100 problems show various examples of impressive, ingenious thinking. Solving these problems will provide a lot of fun for you, your family and your friends, as well as strengthen your ability to think creatively.

One of the nation's leading psychologists asks why today's corporate leaders desire but reject creative solutions - and finds some surprising conclusions.

In The Creator Mindset, Bashan shows you how to use creativity as a decision-making tool and do so every bit as confidently as you use spreadsheets and data analysis.

You are a powerful go-getter! But how do you know you are focusing on the most impactful efforts? Imagine turning challenges into opportunities, making decisions that drive you closer to your goals, and communicating your ideas with impact. Critical Thinking for Go-Getters is your ultimate guide to mastering critical, creative, and persuasive thinking skills to take control of your life.