Be Creative

Start by understanding a person or a group of.., then brainstorm and prototype ideas, and refine them based on feedback.

Use the SCAMPER technique to creatively improve your projects: Substituting, Combining, Adapting, Modifying, Putting to another use, Eliminating, and Reversi…

Begin with a main idea and expand outward with branches representing related thoughts.

When you encounter a problem, ask 'Why?' five times to dig deeper into the root cause.

Look at problems from six perspectives: facts, feelings, positives, negatives, creative ideas, and plans.

Use cards with unique prompts to shake up your thinking and refresh your approach to creative challenges. Each card can spark new, unexpected ideas.

Link different concepts, like biology and business, to discover innovative solutions.

In a group, write down ideas and pass them around for others to build on.

Sketch out your project steps with drawings or images, helping you visualize the process and identify any gaps early on.

Add a daily ritual to prime your mind for creativity. Whether it’s a quiet cup of tea or organizing your space, set the stage for innovative thinking.

Impose limits like using fewer materials or setting time boundaries to spark creativity.

Write without stopping to edit or judge.

Build on ideas with 'Yes, And..' to expand rather than shut down creativity.

Try imposing a 30-minute limit on a task that would usually take an hour.

Look to nature for solutions, like how bees build hives or trees communicate.

Start brainstorming with a bold or unusual idea to inspire creative thinking.

Set a goal for how many new ideas you need to come up with each day or week.

Use three different thinking styles: the dreamer, the realist, and the critic.

If you're stuck, pause for a relaxing activity like walking or cooking.

Regularly review how things are typically done and question if there's a better way.

Explore how problems were solved historically.