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Creativity in Groups

Creativity in Groups. “Novelties come from previously unseen associations of old material. To create is to re-combine.” - Francois Jabob. Overview. 4 C’s of Creativity “A Whack on the Side of the Head” Brainstorming. 1. 4 C’s of Creativity. Collect information

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Creativity in Groups

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

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

  3. 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 "Changing neural pathways every class period."

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

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

  6. 3. Brainstorming A. Objectives • Increase number of ideas • Limit social constraints on ideas generation "Changing neural pathways every class period."

  7. 3b. 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?) "Changing neural pathways every class period."

  8. 3c.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 "Changing neural pathways every class period."

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