Analytical Skills

Move two and only two matches to reduce the number of unit squares
from five to four. Matches may not be crossed. They may only be moved
to new positions, not taken away. Every match must be part of at least
one unit Square.

Solution

Using 6 match sticks prepare 4 equilateral (equal) triangles.

 To get an insight into Analytical Thinking

Be aware of the mental blocks
Understand the process of creative thinking

What is Analytical
Skills?
Analytical skills is the ability
to identify a concept or problem
to dissect or isolate its components
to organize information for decision making
to establish criteria for evaluation
to draw appropriate conclusions

10 Mental blocks

No right ones
It cant be done
Being too logical
Break the rules
Play with it
Not at job
Afraid of looking foolish
Allow ambiguity
Thinking you are not creative
I might fail

Rearrange these letters in such a way that

it makes one word.

What is creative
thinking?
Creativity is the process of generating new
ideas, or finding new solutions to challenges.

Creative thinking
Idea 1

New Idea

Idea 2

Characteristics of a creative person

Is curious
Seeks problems
Enjoys challenge
Is optimistic
Able to suspend

judgment

Characteristics
Comfortable with imagination
Sees problems as opportunities
Sees problems as interesting
Problems are emotionally acceptable
Challenges assumptions
Doesn't give up easily: perseveres, works hard

10 steps to being creative

1 - The Challenge
The first step to creativity requires you to clearly identify the challenge. Determine the
objectives, the context, resources and constraints. Question and clarify these. Determine
the reasons behind the challenge.
2 - Knowledge
Build knowledge sift (sieve) through lots of related (and slightly related) knowledge and
compile.
3 - Brainstorm
Rapidly generate and collate all ideas without evaluating them. And have fun - be
outrageous (offensive).
4 - Analogies
Consider analogies from related and non-related topics
(This is comparing two pairs of words and choosing the pair that go together. example:
Book : Backpack:: (A) clothing : dresser (B) china : silver (C) documents : portfolio (D) relic
: museum (E) research : laboratory)
5 Evaluate
Evaluate ideas. Record what aspects of ideas are good and what aspects appear
irrelevant or are not feasible because of constraints. Keep all ideas, but prioritize on
grounds of relevance and feasibility.

6 - Synthesize
Mix and match parts of ideas and synthesize new ideas from the
ideas identified in the other steps.
7 Modify
Manipulate and modify ideas - change the parameters, attributes,
assumptions.
8 - Perspective
Look at ideas from other perspectives and in other contexts. Perhaps
an idea would be good for a related activity or in a different context.
9 - Take Time Off
Think about the challenge then forget about it for a while. A few days
later when you are relaxed and free from interruptions have another
go at the challenge. Repeat this process to build upon previous ideas.
10 - Other Peoples Views
Ask other people for their views, including those outside the context of
your working environment. Other perspectives can be quite revealing
and helpful.

basic knowledge on logic and reasoning, develop you for

independent thinking, problem solving skills and effective
decision making through daily applications.
There is no definite process to develop these skills. It is a
process of reading, listening and discussing, keeping an open
mind and reflecting on what you receive.
Difficulties of Fresh Graduates
Lack of Confidence
Lack of Out of Box Thinking Ability
(Creativity & Innovativeness)
Lack of Problem Solving Ability
Lack of Practical Exposure
Leadership Qualities
Lack of Communication Skills

Industry Demand
Risk Taking Ability & Confidence
Problem Solving Ability
Creativity & Innovativeness
Reasoning abilities etc.
Good Communication Skills
Demand- Supply Imbalance

What the letters mean

1) 24 H in a D

24 hours in a day

2) 26 L of the A

26 letters of the Alphabets

3) 7 D of the W

7 days of the week

4) 7 W of the W

7 wonders of the world\

5) 12 S of the Z

12 signs of the zodiac

A police man walking past a house heard

someone cry, Dont shoot me John, dont
shoot me, and there was a gun shot. The
policeman entered the house and saw a lawyer,
a priest and an engineer gathered around a
dead body. The priest was immediately
arrested. How did the policeman new the priest
has killed someone.
Answer: Both the engineer and lawyer were female. The
priest was male. So the police man was sure.

What king can you make if you take the head of a Lamb,
the middle of a Pig, the hind of a buffalo and the tail of a
dragon?
Answer: LION