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Thinker Toys: Michael Michalko Bulleted points by Nikhil Singh Thinkertoys gives practical advice on why you should

d be creative and the basics of a creative mindset and how to cultivate it. The book has a wide-ranging collection of linear (left-brained) idea-generating techniques as well as a good collection of intuitive and visually oriented (right-brained) exercises. The book is divided into four sections. Part One: Linear Thinkertoys, Part Two: Intuitive Thinkertoys, Part three: Group Thinkertoys, Part Four: Endtoys. There are numerous techniques and brainteasers in these areas. The author gives a summary of every major technique that he covers in the chapters. The author advises to look at problems from different points of view. Free up the information so that it can come together in new ways. The key to success is to think proactively and look for breakthroughs. The Cherry Split technique is suggested which breaks apart the challenge into separate pieces. This line of thought is very similar to the one suggested by De Bono. The Mapping of the problem helps in identifying it and suggests new ideas. The book suggests asking SCAMPER (S = Substitute? C = Create? A = Add? M = Modify P = Put to other use E = Eliminate R = Rearrange or Reverse) to get innovative solutions. Once the forces involved in the challenge are identified, the problem can be more effectively solved. Idea Box technique is to force new connections and new meanings, so that the imagination can give new direction to the problem. Further in the book, the author suggests to arrange the obstacles according to their degrees of complexity and overcome them one at a time. Questions need to be asked always to constantly adjust the progress. The method of Brutethink is suggested where, mind is forced to think to come up with new ideas. Believing that you can achieve what you have set out for is also the key to success. The circle of opportunity technique leas to associations and links not seen ordinarily. It increases the probability of seeing the challenge in new ways. The book suggests getting the different people perspectives by taking to others about the problem. The author says, Your inner guide is a manifestation of the higher part of your unconscious. He suggests calling this guide anytime creative solutions to challenges are needed. The importance of the unconscious is emphasized here. Lastly, the book describes group Thinkertoys that are brainstorming techniques, and Endtoys that help provide priority and coherence to the many ideas that you generate.

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