purpose of this lesson is to introduce you to the basic concepts behind creative thinking. may not see yourself right now as a creative person, and you may think of creativity as a t that cannot be taught. Hopefully this lesson will open your eyes and allow you to get in with your own creative side.
brief introductory exercise, try writing out a list of as many creative people as you can think Pou need not restrict yourself to famous people, but they might help you get started. Next to erson’s name, list his or her creative endeavors. Hold on to this list and refer to it as you nue the course. What attributes do you admire about these creative people? How can you from them?
a successful completion of this lesson, you should have mastered an understanding of the wing concepts:
The ten basic mental blocks and when to break them. The difference between hard and soft thinking and when it is appropriate to use each. The value of breaking the “rules” and ignoring familiar patterns in certain situations. The benefits of letting your imagination “run wild.” The effectiveness of humor as a problem-solving approach.
Assignment
pages 4-100 of A Whack on the Side of the Head.
plete the exercises outlined on the following pages.
