The Creative Thinker's Toolkit
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Gerard Puccio
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According to the latest scientific research, anyone can be creative. You just have to know how to think creatively, which involves taking a more imaginative approach to the challenges we all face. Learn how to wield the same research-based tools that today's creative people use and tap into your inner creative thinker with Professor Puccio's engaging 24-lecture series that takes you step-by-step through the creative-thinking process.
You'll get a solid introduction to the four major stages of creative problem solving, one of the most effective methods used in creativity training around the world. Just like today's creative geniuses, you'll learn how to approach professional and personal challenges by clarifying your obstacles, ideating potential solutions, developing the ones that are workable, and implementing them in the real world.
You'll also learn how to wield the tools of the creative trade with the aid of simple exercises, in-studio demonstrations, hypothetical scenarios, and more. These powerful tools include everything from tapping into the power of brainwriting (an alternative take on brainstorming) to the effective use of How-How diagrams (which help you develop concrete action steps).
Whether you want to overcome writer's block, solve a complex business problem, or figure out the best way to resolve a tense argument, this series will give you everything you need so that when other people are dodging challenges, you're uncovering the hidden opportunities they'll have missed.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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- Burt
- 07-09-22
Wow, what a great listen
This book is like a great shower after a damn hot summer day. The content was so great that I kept on rewinding each lecture. The lectures are engaging, informative, and thought-provoking. This book made me and my team creative; I recommend you get a copy for everyone on your team.
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- Srjane
- 04-11-18
Helpful in every area of your life
I cannot praise this course enough. There are exercises, examples, Philosophy and tools, all of which can be picked up and used in various situations. I only wish I could remember them all and I will be keeping this book open for using in future. One of the best courses I have encountered. Thank you
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- Modris
- 28-10-23
Amazing!
The best book on creativity, with a lot of ideas, success stories and useful tools to work on!
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- Oz
- 07-11-19
These lectures are for everyone!
If you think that you are not a 'creative' person because you cannot draw or write well, if you think there are people born to create and those who are not, then listen to these lectures and think again. If you ARE an artist, musician, writer, or consider yourself creative in any other ways, then listen to these lectures and grow! These lectures are for everyone, and follow the belief that EVERYONE can be creative, as long as you practice creativity. It will not teach you have to have those skills such as an artist or musician will have, but it will help you unlock your thinking in more of a creative way. I have found these lectures truly fascinating and insightful. I have always considered myself creative - an animator by trade - but found that animating alone hasn't satisfied my creative itch. Through these lectures, I have begun to explore the habits of creative thinkers, changing my own concepts and mindsets in order to develop in this way. The work is not yet completed, however, and I know that over the next few years I will be listening to this series of lectures again and again, slowly gaining further insights as I do so.
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- Demetri
- 06-02-17
Great Course - very wide range of applications
This is a fantastic course. Very good advice which applies across all aspects of life. Strongly recommend
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- Miss Katy Valentine
- 29-08-22
Very informative
This is a great and listenable set of lectures. I liked how the presenter used his personal experience as well as research methods. Thank you.
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- FEAA
- 04-09-22
As always a life changing lesson
I really enjoyed this and wish it was accredited. So many words of wisdom that have really helped me on my journey to discovering myself.
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- Tom Sot
- 23-08-18
Another great TTC Course
I've completed a number of TTC courses now. They're all good, but for me, some are great. This is one of the great ones. I think I'm generally creative, but this taught me some new tools and good ideas of ways to be creative in a more methodical way. There were plenty of examples to illustrate the point, and only once or twice did I need to refer to the PDF companion to understand what the professor was talking about. My only criticisms were that the parts on evaluation/implementation were disappointing. I'm someone who struggles to make decisions and gets overloaded, and I wasn't satisfied with the evaluation tools we were given here (they seemed to be: list the criteria, prioritise the criteria, compare your solutions against them, evaluate, and there you go: make your decision). All in all, another fantastic listen.
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- MicT
- 28-10-22
Such a helpful course
I really enjoyed this and I have learnt so much. The pdf course guide was very helpful. Professor Puccio lectures well - I felt there was a good amount of interactive content and helpful exercises to reinforce learning. This has helped me to be more confident and the skills I’ve learnt help me in my everyday life as a parent as well as in my work. I thoroughly recommend this great course! Thank you :-)
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- Sheila B
- 29-07-19
love it
loved this book, gave a new perspective to creativity. will be listening again to find more useful tips.
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