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Creative Problem-Solving Techniques

The document discusses various techniques for generating and developing ideas, including Synectics and the Nominal Group Technique, which promote creative problem-solving and group consensus. It also outlines essential analytical skills such as data analysis, communication, innovative thinking, reasoning, researching, and critical thinking, which are crucial for addressing complex problems. A case study on designing a wheelchair for climbing stairs illustrates the application of these concepts.

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Creative Problem-Solving Techniques

The document discusses various techniques for generating and developing ideas, including Synectics and the Nominal Group Technique, which promote creative problem-solving and group consensus. It also outlines essential analytical skills such as data analysis, communication, innovative thinking, reasoning, researching, and critical thinking, which are crucial for addressing complex problems. A case study on designing a wheelchair for climbing stairs illustrates the application of these concepts.

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Generating & Developing Ideas

Mind Mapping
Ex. of Mind Mapping
Synectics
• Synectics is an approach to problem-solving that focuses
on cultivating creative thinking, often among small groups
of individuals with diverse experience and skills.

• Synectic thinking is the process of discovering the links


that unite seemingly disconnected elements

• It is a way of mentally taking things apart and putting them


together to furnish new insight for all types of problems.
Synectics
Synectics
Synectics
Case Study 1: Designing of wheel chair for climbing stairs.
Nominal Group Technique
• The nominal group technique is a group process involving
problem identification, solution generation, and decision making.

• A brainstorming framework that encourages equal contribution


from stakeholders and facilitates group consensus on key issues,
problems and their solutions
Types of Analytical Skills
1. Data Analysis
• Seeking solutions for complex problems simplifies when you own an
ample amount of data relevant to it.

2. Communication Skills
• The search for the right clues only initiates after judging the problem,
which requires efficient communication skills.
• Meeting people, knowing their concern points, reassuring them of
delivering solutions, and winning their trust constitute the first few
steps of bagging a client.

3. Innovative thinking
• Conventional approaches are bound to lose their influence after a
while.
• Modern businesses face modern challenges and demand innovative and
unique solutions.
• Put your brain to work – start reading relevant materials, connect with
new people, and experiment with fresh ideas.
Types of Analytical Skills
4. Reasoning
• Try the proven method of reasoning to generate ideas.

5. Researching
• Thoroughly understand the right resources, tools, and methods
required for addressing the situation.
• Apt researching skills enable you to identify the most compelling
solutions for problems.

6. Critical Thinking
• Critical thinking is usually based on a unique perception that an
individual reaches after analyzing the subject from their subjective
viewpoint.
• Practicing critical thinking allows a balance between analyzing
technical information along logical reasoning to reach a fair
conclusion.
Development of Work - plan

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