Thinking Creatively (DK Essential Managers Series)

Thinking Creatively (DK Essential Managers Series)

by George P. Boulden
Thinking Creatively (DK Essential Managers Series)

Thinking Creatively (DK Essential Managers Series)

by George P. Boulden

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Overview

Thinking creatively is a key skill for any manager— whether you are finding solutions to seemingly intractable problems, generating new ideas, or thinking outside the box to bring your whole operation to a new level. Every type of business, no matter its outer appearance, can benefit from a creative approach, and barriers that people often take for granted can disappear with the right insight. This practical guide will not only show you how to think creatively, but also give you the skill set you need to inspire creativity in others, opening up new possibilities for your whole team. With key questions, exercises, and decision flow charts, Thinking Creatively will help you break your routines and unleash your creative potential. 

DK's bestselling Essential Managers books are ideal for managers at every level. These concise references demonstrate the techniques and skills that are useful in any work environment, making this series the most accessible single-subject business guides on the market.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780756662721
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 09/09/2002
Series: DK Essential Managers Series
Sold by: Penguin Group
Format: eBook
Pages: 72
File size: 790 KB
Age Range: 3 Months

About the Author

George P. Boulden is the owner, founder, and director of Action Learning Associates International. He has worked there since 1979. ALA International seeks to transform managers into leaders and to empower employees through innovative and interactive learning techniques. Boulden studied management at Anglia Ruskin University and took instruction from Professor Reg Evans.

Table of Contents

Introduction4
Understanding Creativity
What Is Creativity?6
Using Logical and Creative Thinking8
Becoming Creative10
Understanding the Creative Process12
Identifying Thinking Patterns14
Understanding Your Thought Processes16
Assessing Your Natural Creativity18
Developing Creativity
Overcoming Barriers20
Believing in Change22
Changing Your Approach24
Coaching for Creativity26
Stimulating Creative Thinking28
Changing the Way You Think32
Using a Creative Approach
Selecting the Approach34
Applying Your Creativity38
Implementing Ideas40
Involving Creative People42
Working with Others
Working Together44
Setting Up Teams46
Facilitating the Process48
Analyzing Your Ideas52
Stimulating Ideas54
Reviewing Ideas58
Improving Your Procedures60
Evaluating Results62
Improving Team Effectiveness64
Assessing Your Creativity66
Index70
Acknowledgments72
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