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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Science of Creative Problem Solving

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

If feeling = sad Then head = down

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Hardware functions

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Creative person / operator

curious attentive focusing dare asking self-confidence bold optimistic play with ideas open minded imaginative motivated

resolute persistent sustain isolation

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Science of Creative Problem Solving

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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Typical mistakes when solving problems

react in situations deny existence accept mindset no patience focus on solutions caught up in the first idea too fast critical judgment compromise too fast rashly concluding argue verbally proactive in advance admit and tackle question given orders disciplined efforts track down the root causes creating various ideas giving solutions a chance target on the optimum thinking through a judgment write down and evaluate

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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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General Problem Solving Method (GPSM) Notice Opportunities

Gather Information Measure Measure Development Consultants trends Trends Experts Patents Library Media Library / Media Internet Experts Bookshop

Problem-Definition
Step back (Wholeness, External solutions) Close up (Delimitations, Focus) reformulate

Analysis
Problem / Is - situation Goal / Should - situation

Definition: Optimum Solution

Management Management Patent / Internet Highest expectations Maybe solving even external problems?

Options
Check out existing solutions Create new ideas (several!)

Synthesis
Combine all

Evaluation
Parameters from the goal &

Decision Implementation Control:

Problem solved ? Yes No Reason?

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Observe / discover / notice

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Notice

Problem Problem

Goal Goal Solution Solution

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Step back (Wholeness)

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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Charles Edward Bunting Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

Craig Michael Pritchert Bank Robbery

Nova Esther Guthrie Bank Robbery

Miguel Angel Rangel Murder

Robert Radhames Herrera Homicide

Dean Allen Reul Fraud by Wire

Israel Mendoza Homicide

Mark Strbac Murder

Julio Meneses Bank Robbery

Hector Vasquez-Luna Murder

Most wanted fugitives - April 2000

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Problem-Definition
Reason City

Problem

Problem

Problem
Problem

symptom

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Analysis

PROBLEM analysis tiny problem mini part

sc is

not at all

em l b pro Goal

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so rs

little problem

Analysis of the goal

ana lysi s

Goal

rs o s s i sc

Parameters fast cheap quality

weight (1-10) 4 9 7 ..

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Definition: Perfect Solution

Ideal Perfect Solution

Perfect Solution

idea real l

if then ...

backwards clue

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The ideal perfect employee

accurate, systematic & energetic, driving & & & &

fast and eager diplomatic and calm adaptable and kind

independent, strong-minded optimistic, enthusiastic resolute, stable

examining and factual flexible and spontaneous

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The ideal perfect tank

weapon group

engine group

locomotion group

protection group

Electronic group

Production productionLine line dept. group

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High goals

(W.Somerset Maugham)

THE BEST OR NOTHING AT ALL!

It is a funny thing in live! If you refuse nothing but the best you of get just the best Life will pay any price you ask of it
(Anthony Robbins)

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Options

E=mc Sources of inspiration backwards

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Sources of Inspiration / Strategies

Write down and sort information Make a sketch and brainstorm with others Make it simple (Einstein)

Backwards (optimum solution > if then) Separate in time / space / system TIPS

Combine / build on other ideas Copy Random input NLP, Japanese Lateral Thinking

Reverse formulation / invert formulations

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The creative process (1): LOAD Problem

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The creative process (2): Get an opportunity

l mai

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The creative process (3): Deep Thinking

prob lem

de

fi n

itio n

analyze

GP
perfect

idea

SM

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goal

The creative process (4): Incubation

?

? ? ?

? ? ? ?

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Produce several ideas

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

goal fast cheap quality ..... 4 9 7

200 %

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

87 104 145 150 123 144 44 52 73 75 62 72

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Decision

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Persistence

Dont EVER give up!

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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

Definition: Optimum Solution

Highest expectations Maybe solving even external problems?

Options
Check out existing solutions Create new ideas (several!)
idea idea

Synthesis
Combine all

Evaluation
Parameters from the goal

Decision Implementation Problem solved ? No ! Yes !

JFDI
Reason?

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Advantages of laughing

Bo G Erikson SVT1 99-12-11

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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GPSM and the brain

Notice Opportunities Step back (Wholeness) Close up (Focus) Problem-Definition Analysis Definition: Optimum Solution Conclusions Create new ideas Combine all Synthesis Evaluation Decision Implementation Control

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How does GPSM optimize the brain usage?

combining intuition and rational thinking listening to feelings vs obeying the thinking brain consciously taking benefit of unconscious thinking using the brains different intelligences and using the brains different creativities

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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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The Creative Circulation

Inter Personal
interact with others

explain

Intra Personal
Interact with yourself

organize information Body

write, draw

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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