
229 – Create a Story
Purpose/Objectives: Many people simply need an opportunity to exercise
their creative genius—creativity that can be put to good
use solving problems, developing new projects,
rethinking procedures, and a host of other job-related
activities.
In this exercise, participants work in pairs and take
turns inventing brief stories about three apparently
unrelated items (e.g., chips, clouds, roses). The exer-
cise reminds participants that often a creative solution
requires seeing relationships between apparently unre-
lated items or issues. The exercise also stimulates
discussion about the ideal conditions for enhancing
creativity ...