So far in this video series on creative problem-solving, we’ve gathered information and clearly defined the problem. Now we’re ready for the next phase: generating solutions. But before we jump into brainstorming, there’s an important step that often gets overlooked — preparing for creativity. In our customer satisfaction example, preparing…
Creative Problem Solving – Step One: Information Gathering
In the first video of this series, Creative Problem Solving, we introduced the creative problem-solving process and why using a structured approach matters. Now we’re going to focus on the first step: information gathering. To make this practical, let’s use a real-world example. Imagine a company that’s seeing a steady…
Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
Think about the last time something didn’t go the way you expected. Maybe a plan fell apart, a process didn’t work, or a goal just wasn’t met. Those moments can be frustrating — but they’re also opportunities. Opportunities to slow down, think critically, and solve problems creatively. This week’s video…
Conclusion: Appreciative Inquiry, A Way of Thinking
Over the past several weeks’ I have produced a series of vlog posts on Appreciative Inquiry As we come to the close of this series, let’s take a moment to reflect on what Appreciative Inquiry truly invites us to do. At its core, Appreciative Inquiry is not just a method—it’s…
How to Create a Positive Core
Welcome to this week’s video blog post and the final in my series on Appreciative Inquiry. This week let’s talk about something at the heart of every successful team and individual – creating a positive core. If we want the people around us to be positive and confident, we have…