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Summary: great brainstorming activities
Review: I initially bought this book for the S.C.A.M.P.E.R. activities, but really like the other activities as well. It provided some good and easy guidance in using these techniques in small groups, and was worth the investment. Now, a key resource in my toolkit.
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Summary: A great resource!
Review: I picked up a copy of Thinkertoys over a year ago; since then, I've recommended it to many people. The exercises contained within the book are easy to follow, and often make believers out of those who consider themselves 'not the creative type.' I used the 'circle of opportunity' exercise when brainstorming with coworkers in my office...interestingly enough, the coworker who was most resistant to doing the exercise (she considers herself a very analytical, logical sort of thinker) came up with the best idea. As a marketing/public relations consultant, Thinkertoys sits on my bookshelf right next to my thesaurus. It is an invaluable, easy to understand and enlightening tool.
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Summary: Contact the author.
Review: I'm very much interested in comments, suggestions, and questions from users of THINKERTOYS (A HANDBOOK OF BUSINESS CREATIVITY FOR THE 90S). Michael Michalko E-mail: michalko@frontiernet.net
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Summary: Perfect
Review: I've looked for years for a book about creative thinking that I could use and profit from.I've flipped throught thousands of books on creativity looking for "the book." I finally found it with "Thinkertoys." This is the "perfect" book.
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Summary: Creativity Handbook Indeed!
Review: If you have a problem channelling your creativity: buy this book! Loads of methods on generating as many ideas as possible, which is what you're ALWAYS looking for if your work involves communication in all its shapes and forms. I myself, as an interaction designer, have been able to make more use my own creativity. If you feel you're not creative, buy this book too! You'll feel differently after you've tried a few techniques that are in this book!
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Summary: A one-of-a-kind brainstorming workshop. Fantastic.
Review: It's rare to find a truly practical book, full of exercises to stimulate creative thinking and problem solving. Having used this book to lead small groups in problem-solving, and brainstorm techniques, I can say with confidence the exercises are intriguing, fun and effective. A great book.
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Summary: My favorite book on my creativity bookshelf
Review: Most of the books I have read on creativity either take a few methods and explain them to death or stay very abstract and aren't very useful. There are only a few really worthwhile ones and Thinkertoys is at the top of the list.
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: One of the most stimulating books that I have read. The analogies are so apt. Michael Michalko has revealed a process to something that many feel is abstract and unreachable.
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Summary: Remarkable Book
Review: Since reading Thinkertoys my life has changed. Creative thinking has become a challenge to be welcomed rather than a tedious task to be avoided. At any time, I am able to access principles which produce successful cognative strategies. Making one's way through Mr. Michalko's varied topics and exercises affords a fascinating journey. Part of the fun lies in the author's judicious choice of illustrative examples. Expanding one's ability to think creatively is a talent anyone can acquire. Read this remarkable book. Note that the first letter of each of the above sentences combine to spell SCAMPER. This has become my favorite blueprint. It could be yours also.
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Summary: A breakthrough book!
Review: Thinkertoys brings creativity to the business world with highly productive problem solving applications. This is truly a breakthrough book! Unlike the dry,pedantic tomes that compete with or preceded Thinkertoys , Michalko's book brings hands-on creative thinking to today's corporate America. My office copy is always within arm reach because the book gives me the tools needed for productive problem solving; my competitve edge!
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