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Creative Thinking (3 Parts)

Synopsis
Three programmes demonstrating how creative thinking can be encouraged, both in individuals and within organisations.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col, 30, 32, 35 min.
Year of production
1996
Availability
Sale
Subjects
Business studies
Keywords
creative thinking

Credits

Director
Celia Bonner
Producer
Celia Bonner
Contributor
Geoff Hackett
Cast
Eamonn Riley 
Ian Aspinall 
Nicholas Blane 

Sections

Title
Where do ideas come from?
Synopsis
1: Looks at the workings of the brain and how ideas come about. Considers blockages which prevent creativity and presents exercises to promote creative thinking. Looks at the role of management in encouraging people to use their creative abilityies. Drama

Title
Nature of problems, The
Synopsis
2: Examines different ways of considering and solving problems. Demonstrates such techniques as 'the four boxes' and cognitive mapping. The drama continues the story of how the staff at Seraph Sound attempt to solve their problems, and staff of 3M talk ab

Title
Getting your ideas across
Synopsis
3: Looks at the importance of selling ideas and considers why it is important for managers to accept and encourage the ideas of others. The drama sees the introduction of new ideas at the radio station. Case studies show how 3M rewards teams and individua

Production Company

Name

Executive Business Channel

Phone
0161-432 5545
Fax
0161-432 5536
Address
Shaw House
Shaw Road
Stockport, Cheshire SK4 4AE

Distributor

Name

Executive Business Channel

Email
sales@ebc.co.uk
Web
http://www.ebc.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
0161-248 3500
Fax
0161-248 3535
Address
The Edgar Wood Building
Daisy Bank Road
Manchester M14 5GH

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