Creative Problem Solving 101

Course Package Contents

Introduction

• introduction

Core Lessons

1. lesson_1
2. lesson_2
3. lesson_3
4. lesson_4
5. lesson_5
6. lesson_6
7. lesson_7
8. lesson_8

Capstone Project

• capstone_lessons

Checklists

1. first_principles_checklist
2. inversion_process_checklist
3. lateral_thinking_checklist
4. mental_models_checklist
5. ideation_session_checklist
6. decision_making_checklist
7. implementation_planning_checklist
8. collaborative_problem_solving_checklist

Reference Guides

1. creative_problem_solving_cheat_sheet
2. mental_models_summary
3. cognitive_biases_cheat_sheet
4. ideation_techniques_reference
5. decision_framework_selection_guide

Templates

1. problem_definition_template
2. first_principles_breakdown_template
3. inversion_analysis_template
4. lateral_thinking_workshop_template
5. mental_model_application_template
6. idea_evaluation_matrix_template
7. solution_implementation_plan_template
8. collaborative_session_planning_template
9. capstone_project_documentation_template

This course is designed to be worked through sequentially, but you can also use it as a reference library for specific problem-solving techniques. The supplementary materials (checklists, reference guides, and templates) can be used alongside the lessons or as standalone resources for your creative problem-solving endeavors.

For best results, complete all core lessons before attempting the capstone project, which integrates all the techniques into a comprehensive problem-solving approach.