Creative problem solving: how to get better ideas

Shows how individuals function with unconscious mental restrictions, and tells how to become free of such restrictions and discover our own creativity, thus increasing the ability to solve problems. Examines several of the common emotional, perceptual, cultural and environmental blocks that limit the quality of out ideas. Looks at problem solving techniques such as ‘brainstorming’ and ‘synectics’, shows how the concepts discussed in the film can be utilised, and explains ways in which management can encourage creativity within an organisation.

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Credits

producer

Steven Katten

production company

CRM/McGraw-Hill Films

Duration

00:27:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323529

Language

English

Subject categories

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Thought and thinking

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Creative ability

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Problem solving

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Thought and thinking

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Thought and thinking

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1979

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