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How to Boost Profits with Creative Thinking Techniques

Fortitude Business Consulting

A frequently used creativity thinking technique for overcoming anxiety, is to provide step-by-step instructions for the creative task/problem you’re trying to solve. This is so prevalent in the creative thinking process because step-by-step instructions: Lower anxiety by reducing white page syndrome.

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How Did Darwin Get His Big Idea?

Lateral Action

Before consulting Gould, Darwin was apparently so ignorant that he hadn't even realised that they were finches. Darwin's 'flash of insight' was the result of special creative thinking processes - whether labelled 'lateral thinking' or 'break[ing] down his associative barriers'. Darwin's Own Explanation.

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Is Lateral Thinking Necessary for Creativity?

Lateral Action

The popularity of lateral thinking is testament to the creativity, productivity and promotional energy of its originator, Edward de Bono. For four decades, he has taught lateral thinking via his books, articles, lectures and consulting.