Date of Award
12-2008
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
Creative Studies, M.S.
Department
International Center for Studies in Creativity
Department Home page
http://creativity.buffalostate.edu/
Abstract
This project conceptualized a business-market book that would serve as a how-to
guide to Creative Problem Solving (CPS), filling a perceived gap in the current literature.
The conceptualization is culminated in a formal book proposal created to publishing
industry standards, which includes an annotated outline of the entire work and sample
chapters. While conceptualizing the book, current CPS models were re-conceptualized as
well, resulting in a proposed new approach to CPS which describes each process stage as
a competency, to be called the Creative Problem Solving: Competencies Model. The
competencies are briefly described, in anticipation of future research. The model’s visual
aspect is presented as a flexible structure that each problem-solver can configure to the
situation at hand. The author’s process and key learnings are also presented.
Recommended Citation
Reali, Paul D., "Creating the Future: Conceptualizing a How-to Guide to Creative Problem Solving" (2008). Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects. 123.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/creativeprojects/123
