Creative & Critical Thinking: Concepts and Applications
Learn the differences between creative and critical thinking, including brainstorming techniques and evaluation standards for workplace problem-solving.
Creative & Critical Thinking
Concepts, Approaches & Application
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Introduction
Good morning, Bounce Fitness staff.
Identify creative & critical thinking concepts
Understand the difference between the two
Explore how to build an environment for both
What is a Concept?
A general notion or abstract idea — the foundation of understanding.
What is an Approach?
The thinking process one goes through — creative or critical.
Creative Thinking
Generating ideas. Fresh perspectives. Unusual solutions.
The Two Concepts of Creative Thinking
Open-Mindedness
Out-of-the-Box Thinking
Open-Mindedness
Leave all doors open.
Out-of-the-Box Thinking
All perspectives. All angles. No limits.
Main Techniques — Creative Thinking
Brainstorming
Collaboration
Mind-Mapping & Rich Pictures
Role-Play Techniques
Brainstorming
As many ideas as possible — before evaluation.
A Brainstorming Environment
1.
Quantity over Quality
2.
Visualisation
3.
No Criticism
1
Quantity over Quality
Spew every idea. Volume first.
2
Visualisation
Write it down. Always.
3
No Criticism
There is no such thing as a bad idea.
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Critical Thinking
Judging ideas. Thinking clearly. Thinking rationally.
The 8 Concepts of Critical Thinking
Clarity
Accuracy
Logicalness
Precision
Depth
Breadth
Significance
Fairness
Evaluation
Judging all gathered information to find the best solution.
Workplace Application
30% drop in class enrolments
Gather & evaluate the data
Identify cause → Act on solution
The Key Difference
Creative Thinking
Creates the possibilities
Critical Thinking
Judges the viability
One creates. The other decides.
Questions?
Thank You
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- creative thinking
- critical thinking
- brainstorming
- problem solving
- workplace skills
- professional development