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Back from theFuture
Impossibility Thinking© is really Creative Thinking
Using Future Thinking© by Creating the future, now!
Impossibility Thinking©
Start with the ImpossibleFind ways to make it/them
POSSIBLEFind ways to make it/them
PROBABLE
“It is more fun to work on the IMPOSSIBLE
There is LESS COMPETITION”
Create like…Disney, Tesla, Edison, Jobs, Premier Lee, Rev Tutu & Mandela
“We’re on the Moon, how did we get here?”
Create like Disney, Tesla, Edison, Jobs, Premier Lee, Rev Tutu and Mandela
“We have created the greatest technology tool, how did we get here?”.
Create like Disney, Tesla, Edison, Jobs, Premier Lee, Rev Tutu and Mandela
“We are the tops in our field, how did we get here?”.
Create like Disney, Tesla, Edison, Jobs, Premier Lee, Rev Tutu and Mandela
“Let’s create the greatest theme parks in the world, even though we have no way to pay for them.”.”
Create like Disney, Tesla, Edison, Jobs, Premier Lee, Rev Tutu and Mandela
“Let’s light up the world.”.”
Create like Disney, Tesla, Edison, Jobs, Premier Lee, Rev Tutu and Mandela
Create like Disney, Tesla, Edison, Jobs, Premier Lee, Rev Tutu and Mandela
“Let’s create a Rainbow Nation.”.”
What was impossible in
1975?
WhatNow Exists
What was impossible in
1995?
WhatNow Exists
What is impossible in
2013?
2012—2022 People will be fluent in every language.
· Software will predict traffic jams.
· Climate-controlled jackets will protect soldiers.
· Electric cars will roam highways.
· Athletes will employ robotic trainers.
· Bridges repair themselves-self-healing concrete.
· Digital "ants" will protect the U.S. power
· Scrolls will replace tablets.
Choose One
What are your
WildestDreamsFor the future
Choose One
Impossibility Thinking© is really Creative Thinking
Using Future Thinking© by Creating the future, now!
What TOOLS?
Sparking Creative Thinking
GreetingDecoration
Room ArrangementBonding
ConnectingPuzzles on board or screen
Handout of fun puzzles
Creative Thinking Tools
Tools & Techniques
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPalan @ cre8ng.com
http://www.cre8ng.com
Creative Thinking ToolsAssociations
Free/Accidental/ForcedPerspectives/Viewpoints
New/Unusual/StrangeDiscoveries
Unexpected, ObviousImaginary ExplorationsGenerate OpennessRaise Energy
=Divergent Thinking Tool
Brainstorming
Quantity breeds QualityFreewheeling of ideasHitchhike/Combine IdeasNo Judgement
BrainstormingBrainwritingForced ConnectionsS.C.A.M.P.E.R.Idea Grids
Brainwriting
Index cards,Post-It Notes™Silent/Active
=Divergent Thinking Tool
Brainwriting
Quantity breeds QualityFreewheeling of ideasHitchhike/Combine IdeasNo Judgement
Forced Relationships
+ =
Divergent Thinking Tool
ForcedRelationships
Animal (a-z) Product
- Aardvark - Bear- Cow- Dog- Elephant
- clothing - entertainment- building- sports- teaching tools
CreativeThinking
Tools
=Divergent Thinking Tool
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Super Heroes
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S. = substituteC. = combineA. = adapt, adoptM. = minify, magnifyP. = put to other usesE. = eliminateR. = reverse
Divergent Thinking Tool
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