Ep 143. Developing a Creative Mindset: Strategies for Boosting Innovation and Originality

Communication Strategy That Works podcast

Today, I want to talk about the process of creative thinking. Long ago I read a book by PR Practitioner Andy Green called Creativity in PR. He highlights the importance of creativity in virtually every project.

Today I share some resources for creative thinking with you.

You see, creative thinking is essential for innovation, whether it be writing, designing, or strategising. Often, people break creative thinking down into five stages of creativity. So let's explore what the creative process entails and how each stage builds upon the previous one.

It'll certainly come in handy the next time you embark on your creative journey! Simply click on the tags for a full description of each stage.

Let's dive in!

Links in this episode:

Andy Green's book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creativity-Public-Relations-PR-Practice/dp/0749456507

Lateral Thinking book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lateral-Thinking-Creativity-Edward-Bono/dp/0241257549/ref=sr_1_3?crid=18UZVINHMZI48&keywords=lateral+thinking+debono&qid=1702034408&s=books&sprefix=lateral+thinking+de%2Cstripbooks%2C74&sr=1-3

Thinking hats book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Six-Thinking-Hats-Edward-Bono/dp/0241257530/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IAB8XJE17AZ8&keywords=six+thinking+hats&qid=1702034439&s=books&sprefix=6+hats%2Cstripbooks%2C68&sr=1-1

For more broader understanding of how we think:

Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinking-Fast-and-Slow/dp/B006QXGLA8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AFOYJK5Y3CCZ&keywords=thinking+fast+and+slow+by+daniel+kahneman&qid=1702034530&s=books&sprefix=thinking+fast+and+slow%2Cstripbooks%2C73&sr=1-1

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