One of the most effective and engaging learning tools I have used in more than 20 years of teaching graduate students is the case study method. This approach often brings about robust discussion, ...

Divergent thinking is characterized by the ability to generate multiple and ingenious solutions to the same problem. It is a process in which different ideas arise from the same stimulus, which can be ...

As we navigate the complex labyrinth of problem-solving, we often find ourselves stuck in the monochromatic monotony of a single perspective. Edward De Bono, a pioneer in the field of lateral and ...

Nearly all great ideas follow a similar creative process and this articles explains how this process works. Understanding this is important because creative thinking is one of the most useful skills ...

Rapid prototyping processes, part of design thinking, can lead to an abundance of fresh ideas. In last week’s column, we shared how biopharmaceutical company AbbVie uses design thinking to humanize ...

The upcoming Designathon will help students devise creative and applicable solutions to everyday problems. The second annual Designathon, hosted by Bruin Entrepreneurs, will be held Saturday in ...

The brain does not have one creative center. The frontal cortex, hippocampus, basal ganglia, and white matter are all involved in functions that contribute to creative thinking. Despite our best ...

The findings, published in Personality and Individual Differences, show that people with strong ADHD symptoms, such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that can impair some aspects of daily ...

When children pretend, they are not just playing; they are building the foundation for creative thinking and problem-solving.

New research suggests that the distinctive cognitive traits associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, may provide a specific advantage in how people tackle creative challenges ...

Among all the talents, attributes, traits, and habits that make for a high- level team member, the ability to confront and creatively solve problems is right there at the top of the list. There is a ...