Thinkertoys

A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques

Rethink the Way You Think

In hindsight, every great idea seems obvious. But how can you be the person who comes up with those ideas?
In this revised and expanded edition of his groundbreaking Thinkertoys, creativity expert Michael Michalko reveals life-changing tools that will help you think like a genius. From the linear to the intuitive, this comprehensive handbook details ingenious creative-thinking techniques for approaching problems in unconventional ways. Through fun and thought-provoking exercises, you’ll learn how to create original ideas that will improve your personal life and your business life. Michalko’s techniques show you how to look at the same information as everyone else and see something different.

With hundreds of hints, tricks, tips, tales, and puzzles, Thinkertoys will open your mind to a world of innovative solutions to everyday and not-so-everyday problems.

Includes a PDF of Supplemental Graphics, Exercises, and Illustrations

Critic reviews

“Shows you how to expand your imagination.” --Newsweek

“A special find. Period.” --Executive Edge

“A must-have book in any business setting.” --Women in Business

Must Listen For Team Leads

Fantastic collection of idea generation techniques. Especially relevant for team leads or management. Those who don't inovate die.

write it down

write it down and get to work. make goals. follow PDF close. enjoy your day

Creativity

Very creative ideas and samples as well as exercises amazing job Michael! Thank you Michael

PDF required

Not a good book if you are unable to stop and look at the PDF they mention every 5 minutes.

Excellent read many ideas

Excellent book with many ideas I truly value its contents and its contribution to increasing my learning and expanding my mindset