IGNITE YOUR STUDENTS PROBLEM SOLVING POTENTIAL

PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS

• Understanding the fixed vs growth mindset
• Beliefs of creativity and the four P's of creativity
• Two distinct thinking skills that are essential to creativity
• Creative problem solving tools
• When in doubt...improv!

FIXED MINDSET

GROWTH MINDSET

THE TRIUNE BRAIN

• Brainstem/Reptilian brain: rote/routine learning
• Limbic system: positive feelings and learning speed
• Limbic system: social learning
• Neocortex: source of creative thinking and problem solving

THE FOUR P's OF CREATIVITY

DIVERGENT THINKING

TO DIVERGE

• Defer judgment
• Go for quantity
• Make connections
• Seek novelty

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WARMUP

HOW TO KEEP THE SQUIRREL OFF THE POWER LINE?

CONVERGENT THINKING

TO CONVERGE

• Apply affirmative judgment
• Keep novelty alive
• Check your objectives
• Stay focused
• Wildcard: allow for incubation

HIGHLIGHTING

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POINt

READY FOR IMPROV?

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SAY YES...AND

IF THIS...WHAT ELSE?

SUPPORT YOUR PARTNER

SKILLS BUILT WITH IMPROV

• Listening
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Risk taking
• Deferral of judgment
• Negotiation

SKILLS BUILT WITH IMPROV

• Sensing gaps
• Imagination
• Initiative
• Support of partner
• Collaboration

REFERENCES

• Creativity unbound: An introduction to the creative process
• Facilitation: A door to creative leadership
• Improv wisdom: Don't prepare, just show up
• Impro: improvisation and the theatre

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