An idea is nothing more or less than a new combination of old elements. Capacity to bring old elements into new combinations depends largely on the ability to see relationships.

Be the speculator The type of person who is constantly preoccupied with the possibilities of new combinations of things.

Method

  1. Gather raw materials
  2. Mental Digestive Process
  3. Unconsciously process
  4. A-Ha! Moment
  5. Shape the Idea

Generating Ideas: Creative Matrix

For Apple P: People: Genius Bar Staff O: Object: Iphone E: Environment: Apple Store M: Media: iTunes S: Service: Genius Bar


Selecting Ideas via Dot Voting

Dot voting: quick way of polling to reveal the strongest ideas or patterns of interest within a team.


Prioritisation Matrix

A quad chart that promotes both divergent and critical thinking.

2 axis.

Catergorisation.


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