Solve problems creatively

Thinking outside the box (part 1)

Break out of fixed thinking patterns and unlock creative solutions using "subtraction" and "task unification"

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Thinking outside the box (part 1)
Why this topic matters

Creative problem solving is hard because human brains tend to get set in particular ways of thinking. But there are ways to force-break your those patterns and inspire novel ideas.

What participants will do together
  • Review how functional fixedness impedes creativity
  • Practice breaking functional fixedness using two techniques: subtraction and task unification
  • Apply these techniques to rapid-fire scenarios
  • Exchange feedback, reflections, and plans to apply it in real life

What participants say

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