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Reframe Tools

Other's Point of View
How would others describe the problem
WordPlay
Language matters in problem statements
Pause, Notice, Observe
Pay uncommon attention to context
Purpose Hierarchy
Larger & smaller scope problem statements
WWTTCA
"We want to think creatively about..."

Engage Tools

Identify Creative Process Partners
Who to engage
Preparing Creative Process Partners
Get others in a good frame of mind
Managing Creative Process Partners
What to engage others in doing

Ideate Tools

Breaking the Rules
Escape assumptions, traditions, etc.
Directed Brainstorming
Take one aspect at a time
Classic Brainstorming
Guidelines for ideation sessions
Mental Benchmarking
Adapt ideas from other industries
Random Word or Picture
Common objects can stimulate ideas
Stepping Stones
Propose an outrageous scenario
That's Impossible
Confront a limiting belief
Idealized Design
Start with a clean slate

Select Tools

Harvesting
Establish selection criteria and conduct votes
Six Thinking Hats ®
Rapid, balanced analysis of an idea
Enhancement Checklist
Thoroughly thinking through an idea

Influence Tools

Where are they now? Where do I want them to be?
Plan to influence
Components of influential interaction
Three things great influencers do
Rapport Building
Put others at ease in interactions

On to Testing

Advice on Testing Creative Ideas