MHR 505 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Divergent Thinking
19 Feb 2017
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Stage 1: preparation: process of investigating the problem or opportunity in many ways- it involves developing a clear understanding of what you are trying to achieve. Your developing knowledge and possible skills related to the topic. Stage 2: incubation(growth/development): period of reflective thought- put the problem aside- maintain a low level awareness of the problem but your still keeping the problem in mind. Stage 4: verification: final stage after thinking of ideas verification is the beginning of a long process of creative decision making towards the development of the innovative product/service. Persistence: higher need for achievement, a strong motivation from the task itself- they have higher levels of confidence and self esteem- and this motivates inventors to work on projects. Knowledge and experience: they require a foundation of knowledge and expeience to discover new ideas, - although as people acquire knowledge and experience in experimentation. Motivate employees- through feedback and task significance.
