Creative Approaches to Problem Solving: A Framework for Innovation and Change

Creative Approaches to Problem Solving (CAPS) is a comprehensive text covering the well-known, cited, and used system for problem solving and creativity known as Creative Problem Solving (CPS). CPS is a flexible system used to help individuals and groups solve problems, manage change, and deliver innovation. It provides a framework, language, guidelines, and set of easy-to-use tools for understanding challenges, generating ideas and transforming promising ideas intoaction.

• Specific objectives in each chapter for the reader - This provides a clear focus for instruction or independent learning.
• Practical case study introduced in the beginning of each chapter and then completed as a ��est of the story��toward the end of the chapter - This feature provides an application anchor for the reader.
• Upgraded mix of graphics - These updated and refreshed graphics include tables, figures, and illustrative images that are designed to provide ��ictures��to go along with the word. The aim has been to aid attention, retention, and practical application.
• Enhanced emphasis on flexible, dynamic process- Enables users to select and apply CPS tools, components, and stages in a meaningful way that meets their actual needs.
• A framework for problem solving that has been tested and applied across ages, settings, and cultures- Readers can apply a common approach to process across many traditional ��oundaries��that have limited effectives.

Creative Approaches to Problem Solving has been (and continues to be) used as a core text for faculty who are teaching courses in Creative Problem Solving or Creativity and Innovation as part of an MBA program, or in Education, a course on Creativity (often as a component of certification or endorsement requirements in gifted education). It is also used as a core text for those enrolled in professional development, continuing education, or executive education programs.