Creative Thinking , Myths & Tools of Creativity.

1. Karim Ali Wafa FCI-CUDS&OP DepartmentSoft Skills Moderator

2. Creative Thinking

3. Agenda

4. What`s Creativity Creativity is .. Creativity is the ability to imagine or invent something new. Creativity is the ability to use imagination to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like ,and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, or methods.

11. Creativity is in you Creative thinking is not a talent , it is a skill that can be learnt. It empowers people by adding strength to their natural abilities which improves teamwork, productivity, and where appropriate profits. Edward De Bono We were born creative BUT the world killed our Creativity …

13. Mind Mapping

15. Definition There are six different imaginary hats that you can put on or take off. Each hat is a different color and represent a different style of thinking. When we change a hats, we change thinking

22. Using Hats Single Use Sequence Use Time`s Up

23. Paradigm Definition Types of paradigm Paradigm shift Using paradigm

24. Definition It the way we perceive, understand, and interpret the world A paradigm is like a map in our head Does everyone use the same paradigm?

26. Types of Paradigm Shifters Pioneers Settlers

27. What`s Paradigm Shift Paradigm Shift is.. A paradigm shift is a way of looking at something differently. Ex: Ptolemy thought that the earth is the centre of the world. Copernicus believed the sun was the centre of the universe (a paradigm shift happened)

30. Mind Mapping Mind mapping is.. Mind mapping is one of the very best methods to optimize ones learning capacities and understanding of how the elements of complex structures are connected.

32. Using Creative Thinking World becomes much interesting We can solve problems easier and in a fun way

33. summary What`s Creativity 5 Myths of Creativity Creativity is in you Six Thinking Hats Paradigm Mind Mapping