Do creative thinking tools actually work?
Yes, but only if you use them wisely. At the right time. In the right frame of mind. Applied to the right problem or challenge. Tools and techniques are meaningless unless the user of the tools and techniques is coming from the right place. Metaphorically speaking, they are similar to jumper cables. Jumper cables are great to have, but only if you have a car. In this particular case, YOU are the car. • How can we have better brainstorming sessions? • Invite people who are committed and really want to be there. • Make sure you are working on the right question/challenge. • Make sure the facilitator knows their stuff. • Don’t leave the room until you have a clear picture of next steps and who’s doing what. • Can I get you a Sprite or something? Water is fine. • Where do deer sleep at night? Although our collective gardens and flower beds have been routinely devoured by several generations of East Coast deer, we actually have never seen deer sleep. Our best guess is that deer never sleep,
