The Skill of Creative Problem Solving: So What, Now What?

2023-09-07

It all started with the BIG question on the table. What are the important steps to prepare us and stakeholders for more creative thinking when it comes to learning solutions? Note: Our previous coffee chat was different. The coffee chat crowd worked through a variety of creative problem solving techniques in break-out rooms and discussed their applicability. And because of this, we didn’t post the audio. However, this week, we carried over the conversation and focused on the "So What, Now What?" behind our next ste...

It all started with the BIG question on the table.

What are the important steps to prepare us and stakeholders for more creative thinking when it comes to learning solutions?

Note: Our previous coffee chat was different. The coffee chat crowd worked through a variety of creative problem solving techniques in break-out rooms and discussed their applicability. And because of this, we didn’t post the audio.

However, this week, we carried over the conversation and focused on the "So What, Now What?" behind our next steps.

Here’s the deal. We can't solve today's problems with yesterday's thinking. The world is simply evolving too quickly. As an L&D function, we must be more innovative and creative in how we treat learning solutions.

However, one man's creative thinking is another man's waste of time. So how do we get everyone on the same page? How can we get our teams and our stakeholders to buy into the idea of thinking creatively?

So today, we talked about the next steps to prepare us and stakeholders for more creative thinking. How do we get stakeholders on board with us, how can we put solid guard rails in place to host the most effective sessions, and what's the follow-up plan?

I hope you follow the conversation to the end - there will be many ideas shared, and I know you will be able to take at least one or two and begin using it today!

So, the big question on the table today is, "What is the ‘So What? Now What?’” and how can we get stakeholders onboard with more innovative thinking?

Stay Curious!

Shannon

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View video here: https://vimeo.com/861220339/6b62ccb8ed

Download the full transcript here: https://otter.ai/u/ISqa8hfiodODGGo3kTAcXptafH4

Transcript Summary: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Transcript-Summary-9_1.pdf

Chat box messages: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/meeting_saved_chat-3.pdf

Resources:

Learning Rebels Creative Problem-Solving Blogs

Part 1 Using Creative Problem Solving To Craft Unique L&D Solutions

Part 2 Brainpower Bonanza: The Magic Of Groups In Creative Problem Solving

Rethink and Redesign: The Power of Creative Solving Podcast

Creative Education Foundation: https://www.creativeeducationfoundation.org/cpsi/

Books:

Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

The Creative Thinking Handbook: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Problem Solving in Business by Chris Griffiths, Melina Costi, and Caragh Medlicott

I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times by Monica Guzman

Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving by Amy Herman

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