RecordNumber
4698
Author
Adair, John Eric, 1934-
Title
The Art of creative thinking : how to be innovative and develop great ideas
Author Statement
John Adair
Publication
Kogan Page
Publication Year
2007
Collation
x, 133 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Notes
Originally published: Great Britain : Talbot Adair Press, 1990. , Includes index. , On human creativity -- Use the stepping stones of analogy -- Make the strange familiar and the familiar strange -- Widen your span of relevance -- Practise serendipity -- Chance favours only the prepared mind -- Curiosity -- Keep your eyes open -- Listen for ideas -- Reading to generate ideas -- Keep a notebook -- Test your assumptions -- Make better use of your depth mind -- Do not wait for inspiration -- Sharpen your analytical skills -- Suspend judgement -- Learn to tolerate ambiguity -- Drift, wait and obey -- Sleep on the problem -- Working it out -- Think creatively about your life
Subject
Creative thinking
Main class
153.
Sub class
35
Cutter no
A191a