【正文】 . Generators are idea starters. Source: Min Basadur Conceptualizer Description The Conceptualizer’s creative problem solving inclinations are (1) using knowledge for ideation (as above) and (2) learning by abstract analysis, logic and conceptualization (trying to develop an understanding or explanation or theory which offers an explanation of a situation。 being detached and objective。 doing rational, logical thinking。 having things make sense in the abstract). The Conceptualizer’s bination of these two inclinations indicate a preference for problem definition and idea generation (Steps 3 and 4 of the Basadur creative process) via a propensity to patiently take a wide range of seemingly disparate facts or idea fragments and possibilities and bine or assimilate them into integrated explanations, theories, problem definitions and ideas to be tested. Conceptualizers are good at extracting and defining the opportunity or problem posing it and developing a list of ideas which may solve it. They are idea developers. Source: Min Basadur Optimizer Description The Optimizer’s creative problem solving inclinations are (1) learning by abstract analysis, logic and conceptualizing and (2) using the knowledge for evaluation by testing possibilities, that is, experimentation (trying to verify theories。 confirming ideas and notions。 learnings and pinning down practical knowledge gained during testing). These two inclinations indicate the optimizer to be involved in the practical application of ideas, planning how to make ideas work in the real world and optimizing solutions. In the creative process, this involves testing and rational, logical evaluation of ideas, selection of the best ones and planning concrete steps for making them practical and implementable (Step 5 and 6 of the process). Optimizers are solution developers. Source: Min Basadur Implementer Description The Implementer’s bination of inclinations toward (1) using knowledge for evaluation and (2) learning by direct experience indicate a great deal of implementation activity gaining acceptance from others for changes and making those changes work and stick. (Steps 7 and 8 of the creative process) The Implementer does not worry a great deal about understanding the theory behind the new idea, plan or product. He wants to take it and ―run with it‖, work with it, show others how to use it, fit it to others’ needs, adapt it to various circumstances, try it one way and if it doesn’t work, try it another way. The Implementer’s bination of inclinations toward (1) using knowledge for evaluation and (2) learning by direct experience indicate a great deal of implementation activity gaining acceptance from others for changes and making those changes work and stick. (Steps 7 and 8 of the creative process) The Implementer does not worry a great deal about understanding the theory behind the new idea, plan or product. He wants to take it and ―run with it‖, work with it, show others how to use it, fit it to others’ needs, adapt it to various circumstances, try it one way and if it doesn’t work, try it another way. Source: Min Basadur Conclusions about how to use the CPSP For any anizational team to be an effective creative problem solver, strengths in all four quadrants is important. This is achieved through the blend of people on the team. It is also important that the individuals in that anization or team use their strengths in a plementary way and not get frustrated by others who may have opposite inclinations (., optimizers and generators, implementers and conceptualizers). To achieve the best outes, projects in anizations need to move through the ―generation conceptualization optimizationimplementation‖ cycle. Ideas for new projects must start somewhere that is, the generator function, to be sensitive to the world around picking up data and cues and suggesting possible opportunities. Thus, the generator function raises a wealth of ideas and facts usually not fully thought through, but simply in the form of starting points for new projects. Next the conceptualizer function is needed to pull together the facts and idea fragments from the generator phase into well thought out and developed ideas and defined problems and concepts worthy of further development. The conceptualizers give sound structure to fledgling ideas and problems. The optimizer function is to take the selected structured project, problem or idea and find a practical solution or action plan that is well detailed, efficient and optimum. Finally, it is up to the implementation function to carry the practical solutions and plans for the project forward and get them implemented convincing management or customers or other employees as necessary and adapting the solutions and plans as necessary to make them fit into the real world. Source: Min Basadur When you get stuck Getting unstuck 45 minutes Some stuff is missing… ? This next section contains some content that is copyrighted that I can’t display out of an academic setting. ? The good news is that you can get the gist of this presentation by going to , explore the site, buy the book! ? But first, look at pdf to get an idea of what this section is about. So, how stuck are you? ? Do you have a clear, inspiring purpose? ? Do you have the right people, in the right roles to make a difference? ? Do you work effectively as a team? Can you always get the right stuff done? ? Does the team truly get the most from diversity—in skills, geography, gender, age, ethnicity—to broaden it’s thinking? Source: Unstuck So, how stuck are you? ? Do you know how to make decisions? ? Do those decisions stick? ? Is your team capable of radical ideas? ? If your team leader quit today, could your team carry on? Source: Unstuck Figuring out why