Creative Problem Solving - Lenz - Brain Power Consulting
Creative Problem Solving - Lenz - Brain Power Consulting
Providing seminars and coaching in creative problem solving since 1997 Customers: ABB, IKEA, Telia Sonera KTH , Siemens, IBM, Main topic: GPSM, General Problem Solving Method
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gifted
motivation
IQ EQ positive attitude knowledge creativity et ion creative intu s d at i n t i i o c ins problem solving i n m n pira u m tion m o c logical conclusions structure
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Brain Computer
Hardware
FEELIN G.exe
Software / OS
Operator
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Hardware functions
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gifted
motivation
IQ EQ positive attitude knowledge creativity et ion creative intu s d at i n t i i o c ins problem solving i n m n pira u m tion m o c logical conclusions structure
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Time Management
IS 2 8 + 10
SHOULD 4 4
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What is GPSM?
structured way of thinking using the brain in best way finding the optimum solution to literally any kind of problem in a minimum amount of time
GPSM
based on scientific facts, obvious conclusions and expertise from inventors (2.5 million patents), entrepreneurs and successful experts in science and management.
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Problem-Definition
Step back (Wholeness, External solutions) Close up (Delimitations, Focus) reformulate
Analysis
Problem / Is - situation Goal / Should - situation
Options
Check out existing solutions Create new ideas (several!)
Synthesis
Combine all
Evaluation
Parameters from the goal &
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Notice
Problem Problem
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PROBLEM
symptom
Problem
Symptom
REASON City
Problem
Problem
Problem
Problem
Symptom
Symptom
Problem
Problem
Symptom
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External Solutions
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Close up (Priorities)
RESAON City
FOCUS
Problem
Problem
Problem
Delimitation
Problem
Symptom
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Focus
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Problem-Definition
Reason City
Problem
Problem
Problem
Problem
symptom
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Analysis
not at all
em l b pro Goal
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so rs
little problem
Goal
rs o s s i sc
weight (1-10) 4 9 7 ..
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Perfect Solution
idea real l
if then ...
backwards clue
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weapon group
engine group
locomotion group
protection group
Electronic group
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High goals
(W.Somerset Maugham)
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Options
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Backwards (optimum solution > if then) Separate in time / space / system TIPS
Combine / build on other ideas Copy Random input NLP, Japanese Lateral Thinking
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l mai
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de
fi n
itio n
analyze
GP
perfect
idea
SM
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goal
? ? ?
? ? ? ?
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IDEA incorporation
idea
idea idea
ID E A
IDEA
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Synthesis
Options:
A B C D E F G H I ....
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Evaluation
A
2 8
B
8 32
C
6 24
D E
9 36 3
I ... . . . . .
4 12 16 1 1 8 8 10 8 9 9 72 72 90 72 10 9 7 6 3 8 70 63 49 42 21 56
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Decision
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Persistence
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Summary of GPSM
Notice Opportunities Problem- Definition
Step back (Wholeness, External solutions) Close up (Delimitations, Focus)
Analysis
Problem / Is - situation Goal / Should - situation
Options
Check out existing solutions Create new ideas (several!)
idea idea
Synthesis
Combine all
Evaluation
Parameters from the goal
JFDI
Reason?
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Advantages of laughing
positive thinking creates team sprit workout for our abs mental training (get the joke) increased flow of blood rises creativity decrease stress and depression resist infections and reinforce the immune system might even have an healing effect
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Brain hemispheres
right brain hemisphere spatial information picturing whole pattern music fantasy colors rhythm left brain hemisphere systematic order math analysis logic language
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Intelligences
Inter Personal
interact with others
Intra Personal
Interact with yourself
Body
sports, dance, surgery
Logic / Math
calculations, conclusion
Linguistic
poem, formulations
Spatial
orientation, chess
Musical
melody, rhythm
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explain
Intra Personal
Interact with yourself
Logic / Math
conclusion
Linguistic
formulate
Spatial
Musical
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Applications of GPSM
Guideline for time-saving and creative: problem solving decision making rapport authoring conflict management conversations meetings speeches and negotiations.
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