Insights Into the Creative Process
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Whole Brain
Paradigms
Function
Creative Process
Adult Skill
Acquisition
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Whole Brain
Paradigms
Function
Creative Process
Adult Skill
Acquisition
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Paradigm
Example Values
Pattern Standards
Set of rules Procedures
Beliefs Theories
Perceptions
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The Franklin Paradigm
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Paradigms
Normal Progress
Anomalies
Crisis
Revolution
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A profound discovery which is essentially an
inconsistency in the system causes a reorganization
of the whole thing. And that reorganization is the
central act of imagination.
Jacob Bronowski
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Normal Progress = Puzzle Solving
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Normal Progress
Behavior is consistent with the past
Shared paradigm
Solving a problem is achieving the anticipated in a new
way
Individuals are driven by the challenge of the puzzle
Problems are assumed to have solutions
Highly cumulative enterprise
Formation of specialized groups and activities
Leads to rigidity & resistance to change
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Anomalies
Disagreements between observations and
paradigm
Some solved by minor positive changes to
paradigm
Others are set aside
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Crisis
Collection of anomalies
Discovery of a destructive anomaly
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Revolution
Begin to lose faith and consider alternatives
One paradigm is rejected only when another one is available
Judgement to reject old & accept new
• Comparison with world
• Comparison with each other
Defenders of old can always point to problems that new
paradigm has not solved but is easy for the old
Decision to switch is ultimately based not on the past
achievements but on future promise
History is rewritten
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S Curves
Problem Solving Ability
Time
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S Curves
Paradigm 2
Paradigm 1
Problem Solving Ability
Time
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Paradigm Paradox
Anomaly exists only against
the background of the paradigm.
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Robust
Paradigm
Change Sensitivity
Resistance to Anomaly
Paradox
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Truth emerges more readily
from error than from confusion.
Francis Bacon
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Whole Brain
Paradigms
Function
Creative Process
Adult Skill
Acquisition
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Whole Brain Function
L Mode R Mode
• A shoot of the
sporophyte of a higher
plant that is modified
for reproduction and
consists of a structured
axis bearing modified
leaves.
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Whole Brain Function
L Mode
R Mode
• y = mx+b 4.5
4
3.5
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2.5
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1.5
1
0.5
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X1 X2 X3 X4
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Whole Brain Function
L Mode R Mode
A Time
A B
B
C D
C
D
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Whole Brain Function
L Mode R Mode
• Verbal • Nonverbal
• Analytic • Synthetic
• Symbolic • Concrete
• Abstract • Analogical
• Temporal • Non-temporal
• Rational • Non-rational
• Digital • Spatial
• Logical • Intuitive
• Linear • Holistic
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Franklin Paradigm
Past experience
Prestige
Pride
Image
Drive e
o d
Timing RM
adi gm
Par
od e
LM
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He who has collected
the most toys
when he dies
wins!
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Whole Brain
Paradigms
Function
Creative Process
Adult Skill
Acquisition
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Adult Skill Acquisition
Novice
Advanced
Beginner
Competence
Proficiency
Expert
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Novice
Objective features
Rules
Context free descriptions
Performance judged on how well rules are
followed
Exercise of skill at this level is demanding
of full concentration
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Advanced Beginner
Situational aspects begin to be considered
Communication by examples
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Competence
Increased experience renders previous
strategies unworkable
Goal oriented
Focus on relevant features
Develop a plan
Become involved
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Proficiency
Intuitive understanding
Develop organization and structure
Thinks analytical about what to do
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Expertise
Performs appropriate actions
No problem solving
No reasoning
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Whole Brain
Paradigms
Function
Creative Process
Adult Skill
Acquisition
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Skill Acquisition Paradigm Progress Thinking
Novice Normal Progress Non Creative
Advanced Beginner
Competence Anomalies Puzzle Solving
Proficiency
Crisis Creative
Expertise
Revolution
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What type of activity are you
engaging in when you get your
creative ideas?
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Skill Acquisition Thinking Characteristics
Novice Symbolic L Mode Single
Logical Process
Analytic
Advanced
Beginner
Competence
Proficiency
Expertise Intuitive R Mode Multiple
Holistic Processes
Non verbal
Spatial
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The Gossamer Albatross
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Lessons
There was a need
Not tied to existing ways of thought
Idea occurred while performing an expert skill
Expert in several skills
Melded different technologies to create
solutions
Courage to pursue
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Expertise in several fields
increases probability of
creative behavior!
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Creative Process
Insight
Saturation
Incubation
Aha!
Verification
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Creative Person
Explorer Artist
Creative
Person
Warrior Judge
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Models Thinking Style
Insight
Explorer State Whole Brain
Saturation Problem (R/L Mode)
Incubation
Artist Develop R Mode
Alternatives
Aha!
Verification Judge Evaluate L Mode
Warrior Implement Whole Brain
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Questions
Are you driven by Will you take the new
improper forces? technology and innovations
Have you equated luck with you but not utilize their
full potential/
with skill?
Where are you in the
Do you have the “Franklin
creative process?
Paradigm” for your Will you carry silver spoons
business?
into an environment in
Are you ready for the which there is no need for
arctic environment of the spoons?
future?
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Glocal Vantage, Inc.
PO Box 161475
Austin, TX 78716
(512) 632-6586
paul.schumann@glocalvantage.com
www.glocalvantage.com
http://incollaboration.ning.com
Twitter: innovant2003
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