Chapter 10

In chapter 10, the author talks about the finding creative ways to solve problems. Since I am not

a creative person and often get stuck with my thoughts, I searched for some ways to be a creative person.

1. Commit Yourself to Developing Your Creativity

2. Become an Expert

3. Reward Your Curiosity

4. Realize that Creativity is Sometimes Its Own Reward

5. Be Willing to Take Risks

6. Build Your Confidence

7. Make Time for Creativity

8. Overcome Negative Attitudes that Block Creativity

9. Fight Your Fear of Failure

10. Brainstorm to Inspire New Ideas

11. Realize That Most Problems Have Multiple Solutions

12. Keep a Creativity Journal

13. Create a Mind Map

14. Challenge Yourself

15. Try the "Six Hats" Technique

• Red Hat: Look at the situation emotionally. What do your feelings tell you?
• White Hat: Look at the situation objectively. What are the facts?
• Yellow Hat: Use a positive perspective. Which elements of the solution will work?
• Black Hat: Use a negative perspective. Which elements of the solution won’t work?
• Green Hat: Think creatively. What are some alternative ideas?
• Blue Hat: Think broadly. What is the best overall solution?

16. Look for Sources of Inspiration

17. Create Opportunities for Creativity

18. Consider Alternative Scenarios

19. Create a Flow Chart

20. Try the Snowball Technique

It is hard for me to work out all these tips, so I would like to choose some of the tips.

I think 15. Try the "Six Hats" Technique might be easy and understandable technique to enhance my creativity. I was surprised to know there were tips to be creative, and also surprised by the number of approaches. As I know how to become creative now, I want to put efforts to be creative problem solver.

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