Creative Constraints Problem Solving Exercise
This exercise pushes delegates to find innovative solutions to common problems by working within strict, arbitrary constraints. The setup leads to creative problem-solving and builds emotional resi...
The 5-Minute Branding Challenge
This exercise challenges delegates to think creatively and collaboratively under time pressure, developing branding concepts for a fictional product. It enhances their ability to generate ideas qui...
Boost Creativity Using the 6-Step Problem Solving Technique
In the 21st century world, we often need to be creative when solving problems especially with the constant need to stand out in today’s crowded markets. Being creative is therefore a very useful sk...
Creativity Exercise: What is This For?
This creativity exercise is great in getting people to think how an uncommon designed object is used. The exercise can be used in two ways: Option 1. Delegates aim to find the primary function of...
Creativity Exercise: Alternative Applications
You can use this generic creativity exercise to get people think of unusual solutions to problems. The idea of the exercise is to force delegates to think about alternatives and then compare their ...
Use Random Stimuli to Boost Creativity
A great way to increase creativity is to use random stimuli. Random thoughts can lead to new associations which in turn can help the group to explore new parts of a search space not considered befo...
Words can sometimes limit creativity. Humans are generally very visual and have evolved to sense the world primarily thorough focused looking and observation. As a result, a large part of the brain...
Brainstorming Exercise: Rolestorming Technique
While brainstorming, sometimes people may feel reluctant to voice their ideas especially if they want to raise a concern or highlight a problem. This is particularly common when senior staff or man...
Brainstorming Exercise: Rotating Roles
In this brainstorming exercise participants take different roles to contribute to the problem solving activity. This allows them to contribute without fear of being laughed at or criticised. The ro...
Brainstorming Exercise: The Shifting Technique
In this exercise delegates learn about an effective brainstorming technique that aims to take advantage of personal and group creativity. In classic brainstorming sessions, some members might feel ...
Carousel and Graffiti Brainstorming
The following powerful techniques known as Carousel Brainstorming and Graffiti Brainstorming can be used to brainstorm, refresh learners’ minds about a particular topic or to brainstorm on a new co...
Creativity Exercise: Get the Keys with a Broom
This is a memorable exercise that covers several concepts in an engaging exercise on creativity and teamwork. Delegates are challenged progressively to come up with better creative solutions. They ...
Team Building Exercise: Make the Tallest Tower
In this exercise, delegates practice working together towards a common goal; making the tallest free standing tower given simple materials. The teambuilding game is competitive and requires creativ...
Creativity Exercise: What Is That!?
This is powerful exercise in helping people to think out of the box and become more creative. The setup primes people to think creatively about everyday objects and design their own version. This h...
How to Come Up With More Creative Ideas
In today’s competitive world, coming up with creative ideas sooner than your competitor can make all the difference between success and failure. However, creativity is not something that you can fo...
In this exercise, delegates will learn how to use futures wheel to perform a structured brainstorming to predict the future of a specific topic or systematically capture the effect of various futur...
