Creative Problem Solving

Creative problem solving in an art and a science and can be learnt like swimming or singing. Genius is a fact, but everyone can learn to be much more creative than they are by learning problem solving methods. Another area that is rich in possibilities is the possibility of overcoming, self restricting obstacles that are cultural in nature. Women, for instance, are taught to strictly follow rules. Those at the bottom of corporate hierarchies, are told to just follow instructions. Stereotypes have destroyed many budding innovators. The environment itself can be so hostile that only the most obvious and time tested ideas are verbalized. The culturally enforced need to be sensible and practical can prevent many conformists from presenting anything truly creative. These self imposed barriers to creativity can be removed by awareness and organizational interventions.