This paper provides a brief summary of the versions of creative problem solving and the key scholars who contributed the CPS history and findings of problems we face as mankind learns to find helpful solutions.
The original work of Alex Osborn making the creative process more explicit, and the following 50 years of research and development on creative problem solving, have made an important and wide-spread contribution to those interested in the deliberate development of creative talent.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- A Brief History of CPS
- The Original Work of Alex Osborn
- The Osborn, Parnes Approach
- The Treffinger, Isaksen, & Firestien Approach
- Future Directions
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper provides a concise history of Creative Problem Solving (CPS) and explores the key scholars who have contributed to its development. It aims to clarify the evolution of the CPS framework, its various versions, and to provide a guide for future research and application.
- The history of creative problem-solving models and their evolution
- The importance of integrating divergent and convergent thinking tools in CPS
- The role of research and development in ensuring the effectiveness of CPS methods
- The impact of CPS on various fields, including education, business, and consulting
- The future directions of CPS research and application
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
This chapter provides an overview of the origins of CPS and its development over time. The first major stage of CPS was developed by Alex Osborn, who proposed a seven-stage model based on his experience in advertising. This model was later revised into a three-stage framework, with a focus on fact-finding, idea-finding, and solution-finding.
This section examines the contributions of Sidney Parnes and his colleagues, who further developed Osborn's work. The chapter discusses the "Osborn-Parnes approach" to CPS, which involved a five-stage model that integrated tools and methods from other creativity and problem-solving models. Extensive research, including the Creative Studies Project at Buffalo State College, provided empirical support for the effectiveness of the Osborn-Parnes approach.
This chapter focuses on the work of Donald Treffinger, Scott Isaksen, and Roger Firestien, who introduced a new stage in the development of CPS. This stage emphasized a balance between divergent and convergent thinking, and the importance of understanding the "problem owner" when using CPS. The chapter describes the modifications made to the graphical representation of CPS, resulting in a vertical layout that incorporated both divergent and convergent phases within each stage.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Creative Problem Solving (CPS), Alex Osborn, Sidney Parnes, Donald Treffinger, Scott Isaksen, Roger Firestien, divergent thinking, convergent thinking, brainstorming, problem owner, research and development, history, evolution, application.
- Quote paper
- Eugene Ravenell (Author), 2017, A History in Creative Problem Solving, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/428483
