Creative Problem Solving

David C. Morrison

The objectives of this article are: to inform the reader of the high need for creativity in our personal and professional lives; to increase the reader’s awareness of some of the behaviors and conditioning that affect the creativity in ourselves and others; to share with the reader a working definition of creativity and creative problem solving and how to put these skills of mind to practical use; to introduce some specific techniques that will enable the reader to improve his or her own creative thinking skills; and to show the reader how focusing our thought processes combined with a systematic approach to problem solving can help us make positive change in our lives.

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