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    This document discusses two techniques for creative thinking: reframing and mind mapping. [1] Reframing involves changing one's perspective on a problem or situation to uncover new opportunities. The document provides questions to help reframe challenges in a more positive light. [2] Mind mapping allows ideas to be recorded non-linearly by associations, with the central concept at the center connecting related ideas in branches. An example mind map is shown, and tips are provided for creating mind maps to stimulate both sides of the brain and uncover relationships between concepts.

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    This document discusses two techniques for creative thinking: reframing and mind mapping. [1] Reframing involves changing one's perspective on a problem or situation to uncover new opportunities. The document provides questions to help reframe challenges in a more positive light. [2] Mind mapping allows ideas to be recorded non-linearly by associations, with the central concept at the center connecting related ideas in branches. An example mind map is shown, and tips are provided for creating mind maps to stimulate both sides of the brain and uncover relationships between concepts.

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    This document discusses two techniques for creative thinking: reframing and mind mapping. [1] Reframing involves changing one's perspective on a problem or situation to uncover new opportunities. The document provides questions to help reframe challenges in a more positive light. [2] Mind mapping allows ideas to be recorded non-linearly by associations, with the central concept at the center connecting related ideas in branches. An example mind map is shown, and tips are provided for creating mind maps to stimulate both sides of the brain and uncover relationships between concepts.

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    This document discusses two techniques for creative thinking: reframing and mind mapping. [1] Reframing involves changing one's perspective on a problem or situation to uncover new opportunities. The document provides questions to help reframe challenges in a more positive light. [2] Mind mapping allows ideas to be recorded non-linearly by associations, with the central concept at the center connecting related ideas in branches. An example mind map is shown, and tips are provided for creating mind maps to stimulate both sides of the brain and uncover relationships between concepts.

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    Creative Thinking Part 1: Reframing and Mind Mapping

    1: Reframing

    Reframing is about changing the way that we view or interpret information, opening up creative
    possibilities and new opportunities. For example, we could have assumed a coworker had an
    attitude problem and later learn that they were going through severe personal issues, which made
    us view them with compassion instead of anger. Another example would be times in which we
    resisted or disliked doing a task until we realized the benefits of doing it, which shifted how we
    experienced it. Also, there may have been a time when you failed and had a negative view of the
    experience until you realized that the experience actually led to a positive outcome.

    In other words, the person, product, or event did not change, what changed was the way you
    viewed the situation. Therefore, many creative thinkers and creators simply reframe the way they
    view things in order to shift a situation from being a problem or obstacle to an opportunity.

    Questions to help you reframe:

    When faced with a challenge or problem that you need to generate creative solutions ask yourself
    these questions:

    Meaning — what else could this mean?

    Context — where else could this be useful?

    Learning — what can I learn from this?

    Humor — what is the funny side of this?

    Solution — what would I be doing if I had solved the problem? Can I start doing any of that
    right now?

    Positive aspect — what opportunities are lurking inside this problem?

    Points of view — how does this look to the other people involved?

    Creative heroes — how would one of my creative heroes approach this problem?
    2: Mind Mapping

    When someone is making notes or writing down an idea, they tend to do it in a linear form.

    Topics  Thoughts About Topic  Sub-topics  Additional Ideas  Possibilities

    However, this can actually inhibit creativity, as writing in sentences or bullet points pushes our
    brain to write things in logical order. Mind mapping allows you put things down through
    associations. The way it works is that you put the main idea in the middle of where you are
    writing. From that spot, you add related ideas around it, connecting them into clusters. Mind
    mapping stimulates both your left and right brain. It also helps us see associations and
    relationships with concepts more clearly as we connect ideas.

    How to make a mind map:

     Start in the center of the page


     The lines should be connected and radiate out from the central concept
     Use different colors for different branches of the mind map
     Use images and symbols to bring the concepts to life and make them easier to remember

    Below is an example of a mind map that also includes tips for creating one.
    Keep in mind that
    when using mind
    mapping for
    creativity and idea
    generation, the
    emphasis is not on
    what it LOOKS
    LIKE, instead what
    matters is the ability
    to rapidly generate
    and connect ideas in
    meaningful ways.
    Creative mind
    mapping can be
    MESSY, like the
    example below.

    You can also mind


    map with the team!
    Here is what that
    might look like:
    Mind Map Idea: _____________________________________________________________

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