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The Creative Thinker's Toolkit

By: Gerard Puccio, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Gerard Puccio
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According to the latest scientific research, anyone can be creative. You just have to know how to think creatively, which involves taking a more imaginative approach to the challenges we all face. Learn how to wield the same research-based tools that today's creative people use and tap into your inner creative thinker with Professor Puccio's engaging 24-lecture series that takes you step-by-step through the creative-thinking process.

You'll get a solid introduction to the four major stages of creative problem solving, one of the most effective methods used in creativity training around the world. Just like today's creative geniuses, you'll learn how to approach professional and personal challenges by clarifying your obstacles, ideating potential solutions, developing the ones that are workable, and implementing them in the real world.

You'll also learn how to wield the tools of the creative trade with the aid of simple exercises, in-studio demonstrations, hypothetical scenarios, and more. These powerful tools include everything from tapping into the power of brainwriting (an alternative take on brainstorming) to the effective use of How-How diagrams (which help you develop concrete action steps).

Whether you want to overcome writer's block, solve a complex business problem, or figure out the best way to resolve a tense argument, this series will give you everything you need so that when other people are dodging challenges, you're uncovering the hidden opportunities they'll have missed.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

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I learn something from every lecture. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. I gave this five stars because it is one of the best audio books I have had the pleasure of listening to you and I have tons of really good audiobooks. This is absolutely a must have

Everyone in the world should listen to this

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Creative Thinker's Toolkit to be better than the print version?

Yes, I think so

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Creative Thinker's Toolkit?

The concept of creativity the author analyses and provide into his perspective

Have you listened to any of Professor Gerard Puccio’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No. This is the first time

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

The concepts and the methodology to boost creativity in an individual and team work

Any additional comments?

It is a very informative and formative book

A great formative book Well explained and narrated

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awesomely stirred up those creative juices that I kind of thought were long gone.Tools!!!

very good for inspiration

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I like the narrative style, examples, breadth and the overall progression of chapters. Narrator’s performance is excellent. Of course I would like far more examples.

A great summary of all tools at disposal to create things

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Creative Thinker's Toolkit to be better than the print version?

N/A

Did Professor Gerard Puccio do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

This question does not really apply. However I would point out that the narrative was a little tough to listen to for long periods. It's 24 lectures and the narrative starts sounding like William Shatner is delivering it. The pauses and drawn out words were tough to take.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

Overall good lectures. Very comprehensive. I think the delivery was the downside for me.

Interesting, definitely learned a few things

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actual ideas on how to be more creative.
quickly shoots down the myth that you are born with creativity.
useful concepts that can be applied at work from day 1
after listening to this life is an open canvas

open canvas

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Great content and masterfully delivered!! Just the right pace for full absorption. The time was well spent listening to this book. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for multiple ways to generate new ideas.

Outstanding Work!!!

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This course is fantastic, it will make you think in a different way and give you tools to expand your creative thinking abilities.

Delightful

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This title was filled with many great exercises and ideas it definitely got my creative juices flowing I'm going to have to listen to it again and again and make sure I get all the content

I'm going to have to listen to this again

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This book was insightful but not presented in a manner that kept me intrigued. Also many mistakes in the narration that ruin the flow of the information

Insightful

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