Thinkpak: A Brainstorming Card Deck
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (780 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00G8ELVSM |
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| Number of Pages | : | 146 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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Praise for Michael Michalko’s Thinkertoys: “Designed to change the way you think.”--Wall Street Journal
Looking for a unique invention, an untapped market for an existing product, or a new solution? Stretch and flex your mental muscles with Thinkpak, a creative-thinking tool designed by Michael Michalko, author of the groundbreaking book Thinkertoys. Shuffle, mix, and match the cards to spark fresh insights, then use the critical evaluation techniques to test, shape, and refine your original ideas into realistic creations. Filled with thought-provoking questions and examples of the techniques put to use, Thinkpak provides endless creative fuel to fire up the imagination.. This deck of illustrated idea-stimulating cards distills Michalko’s proven methods, allowing you to view challenges in a new light
Involuntary Ideas On most teams, you can divide the room into two groups: those "Idea-a-Second" somewhat-crazy, but fun people--and then the "I'm-Not-Very-Creative" gang of introverts. Where are you?Today when many organizations, departments and teams are struggling to do more with less, the need for fresh ideas is even greater. But here's good news: Thinkpak (a brainstorming card deck) can help!Michael Michalko, author of Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques (2nd Edition), is described as "one of the most highly acclaimed creativity experts in the world. . Greatest tool for being innovative! Highly recommended. Oliver Schinkten This is my favorite purchase of all times on Amazon. As an educator in a project based learning system these cards revolutionized the creativity and innovation in our projects. Most people believe that you are either born creative or you were not. Nonsense. Use these cards to tackle any problems or projects in your life and you will amaze yourself with the ideas you generate. Although I know it is probably strange, I carry this deck with me everywhere I go, every day. This is my most valued tool in being innovative. Love, love, love these!!!. Brain storming is harder that spit-balling. Dutch D. Brainstorming cards remind me to use alternate modes of thought and creativity. These go well with the book which I also have. Few projects take the time to truly brainstormmost of what happens is what I call spit-balling an idea, which the tip of the iceberg. But, it takes cognitive energy to breakthrough with a truly innovative approach, so cards like these and others provide the methods to get there with guided cognitive effort.