Thinking Creatively - Unit 1

Question 1

What does thinking creatively mean?

Answer 1

Owners coming up with new, unique and creative ideas.

Question 2

You can create new ideas by using techniques, for example:

Name at least 2

Answer 2

• Creating lists
• Mind mapping/brainstorming
• Make it bigger/smaller
• Combining things together

Question 3

What is blue skies thinking?

Answer 3

Coming up with as many ideas as possible to solve a problem.

Question 4

What is lateral thinking?

Answer 4

Thinking differently to try to find new and unexpected ideas.

Question 5

What is De Bono’s six thinking hats?

Answer 5

A lateral thinking method that gives you six different ways to think about an issue, idea or problem

Question 6

If you think creatively it means you can: (name at least 2)

Answer 6

• Create better products
• Consider ‘what if?’ questions
• Come up with unique ideas and products
• Identify new opportunities and markets
• Improve customer service
• Find cheaper production techniques
• Compete