The Creative Thinker's Toolkit

By: Gerard Puccio, The Great Courses

Narrated by: Gerard Puccio

Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

According to the latest scientific research, anyone can be creative. You just have to know how to think creatively, which involves taking a more imaginative approach to the challenges we all face. Learn how to wield the same research-based tools that today's creative people use and tap into your inner creative thinker with Professor Puccio's engaging 24-lecture series that takes you step-by-step through the creative-thinking process.

You'll get a solid introduction to the four major stages of creative problem solving, one of the most effective methods used in creativity training around the world. Just like today's creative geniuses, you'll learn how to approach professional and personal challenges by clarifying your obstacles, ideating potential solutions, developing the ones that are workable, and implementing them in the real world.

You'll also learn how to wield the tools of the creative trade with the aid of simple exercises, in-studio demonstrations, hypothetical scenarios, and more. These powerful tools include everything from tapping into the power of brainwriting (an alternative take on brainstorming) to the effective use of How-How diagrams (which help you develop concrete action steps).

Whether you want to overcome writer's block, solve a complex business problem, or figure out the best way to resolve a tense argument, this series will give you everything you need so that when other people are dodging challenges, you're uncovering the hidden opportunities they'll have missed.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

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Everyone in the world should listen to this

I learn something from every lecture. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. I gave this five stars because it is one of the best audio books I have had the pleasure of listening to you and I have tons of really good audiobooks. This is absolutely a must have

A great formative book Well explained and narrated

Would you consider the audio edition of The Creative Thinker's Toolkit to be better than the print version?

Yes, I think so

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Creative Thinker's Toolkit?

The concept of creativity the author analyses and provide into his perspective

Have you listened to any of Professor Gerard Puccio’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No. This is the first time

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

The concepts and the methodology to boost creativity in an individual and team work

Any additional comments?

It is a very informative and formative book

very good for inspiration

awesomely stirred up those creative juices that I kind of thought were long gone.Tools!!!

A great summary of all tools at disposal to create things

I like the narrative style, examples, breadth and the overall progression of chapters. Narrator’s performance is excellent. Of course I would like far more examples.

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This has been a life changer for me... i highly recommend this to those who are always looking to improve and fine tune ones career, social, and personal life.

Creative Swiss army knife

Excellent lecture with excellent narration. I'll be honest it's my first Great Courses book but it really is a classic. The process of breaking down creative thinking into intentional steps, to always be able to tap into when you need it is one of the most important tools in nearly every situation in life. Great audio book

Very good!

I really enjoyed listening to this course. The presenter is very good at giving explanations and examples from life that give a better understanding of the subject.

Well done

There is a wealth of great content and it will give you hope for being more creative.

Interesting, definitely learned a few things

Would you consider the audio edition of The Creative Thinker's Toolkit to be better than the print version?

N/A

Did Professor Gerard Puccio do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

This question does not really apply. However I would point out that the narrative was a little tough to listen to for long periods. It's 24 lectures and the narrative starts sounding like William Shatner is delivering it. The pauses and drawn out words were tough to take.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

Overall good lectures. Very comprehensive. I think the delivery was the downside for me.

open canvas

actual ideas on how to be more creative.
quickly shoots down the myth that you are born with creativity.
useful concepts that can be applied at work from day 1
after listening to this life is an open canvas