CREATIVE THINKING

 

Thinking creatively involves developing new and original ideas. With creative thinking, you can develop new solutions or new ways of overcoming a problem that others have not yet thought of. Creative thinking requires a compilation of analytical, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills to evaluate and solve a problem.

People who have expanded their creative-thinking skills can review an item or product from a unique perspective. Even if you do not usually consider yourself a creative person, you can still develop certain skills that allow you to approach goals and obstacles with an innovative mindset.

You can begin to think creatively in your career using the following steps:-

1. Gather whatever information you already have.

One of the most important steps in the creative-thinking process is preparation. You can create a more thorough solution when you gather all of the available information. Consider the different aspects of the challenge you are attempting to solve. If a colleague has already compiled information on the problem, you can ask them to share their data and findings with you. 

2. Consider the obvious solution or process.

You may be addressing a challenge that has a simple solution. While it is important to know the most obvious solution or process available, you only want to use this information as a foundation for finding a more successful answer. Use this approach to develop additional ideas that require a more creative perspective. Considering the simple solution, you can begin to form other resolutions that could be less time consuming or more financially viable. 

3. Brainstorm additional solutions.

Allow time for brainstorming as many solutions or processes as you can. When you brainstorm, think of every possibility, even if you do not initially think it will work. Considering every process may create a foundation for the right answer. Compile a list of your strongest ideas. 

Once you have a complete list, try approaching the topic from a new perspective. Changing your perspective might include thinking about the challenge from someone else’s viewpoint. For example, if you are more analytical in your problem-solving approach, consider thinking from the perspective of someone who thinks more intuitively.  

You could also consider a team brainstorming session. Brainstorming with a group allows for multiple perspectives at the same time. Team members could form new ideas based on one another’s suggestions. 

4. Consider how the topics connect.

Think about how two or more topics that relate to one another. This will help you form connections between different ideas that can serve as a guide when developing your solution. Create a separate list of combined ideas. Use similar ideas across the different perspectives, and discard ones that do not relate to others. 

5. Apply the solutions.

Review your combined list and apply the process you believe will be most effective. You may think of additional ideas as you test your solutions. Testing the results will help you determine what aspects of your thought process you can improve and which parts you can apply differently to form a successful solution. Use this type of testing to further your thought processes. Find unique ways to both analytically and test your solutions, then measure the results.

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