Understanding and Working with Creative Problem Solving Styles

Research and practice have revealed that individuals differ in how they interact with the Creative Problem Solving process. In fact, people will vary in the energy and enjoyment related to the fundamental aspects of the creative process: problem identification, idea generation, solution development, and implementation planning. The FourSight assessment tool is designed to help people identify their preferences within the CPS process.

Respondents gain insight into their degree of preference for these four areas called: Clarifier, Ideator, Developer, and Implementer. Used with more than 20,000 people around the world, FourSight has supported creativity training programs, team-building programs, professional development, and organizational development.

The purpose of this program is to (1) provide participants with insights into their own unique creativity style, and (2) enable participants to feel confident and competent should they wish to incorporate FourSight into their own professional work.

Learning Objectives – During this program, participants will:

• Develop a deeper understanding of their unique approach to the creative process and create a development plan for enhancing personal creativity
• Leverage an understanding of creativity styles to enhance individual and team creativity.
• Recognize how creativity styles influence communication and teamwork
• Receive certification in the use of the FourSight assessment tool and feel knowledgeable and confident in applying the tool with individuals and in organizations

Language
Offered in English

Facilitators
Gerard Puccio, Blair Miller, Russ Schoen

This program is open only to people who already have a CPS foundation (not necessary with the recent CPS Thinking Skills model, but some CPS training).