A presentation that presents a novel way to look at creativity covering paradigms, whole brain function, adult skill acquisition and the creative process.

1. Insights Into the Creative Process Paul Schumann

2. Paul Schumann 2 Paradigms Whole Brain Function Creative Process Adult Skill Acquisition

3. Paul Schumann 3 Paradigms Whole Brain Function Creative Process Adult Skill Acquisition

4. Paradigm Example Pattern Set of rules Beliefs Perceptions Values Standards Procedures Theories Paul Schumann 4

5. The Franklin Paradigm Paul Schumann 5

6. Paradigms Paul Schumann 6 Normal Progress Anomalies Crisis Revolution

7. Paul Schumann 7 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

8. Normal Progress = Puzzle Solving Paul Schumann 8

9. 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 Paul Schumann 9

10. Anomalies Disagreements between observations and paradigm Some solved by minor positive changes to paradigm Others are set aside Paul Schumann 10

11. Crisis Collection of anomalies Discovery of a destructive anomaly Paul Schumann 11

12. Revolution Begin to lose faith and consider alternatives One paradigm is rejected only when another one is available Judgment 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 Paul Schumann 12

13. S Curves Paul Schumann 13 Problem Solving Ability Time

14. S Curves Paul Schumann 14 Paradigm 2 Paradigm 1 Problem Solving Ability Time

15. Paradigm Paradox Paul Schumann 15 Anomaly exists only against the background of the paradigm.

16. Paul Schumann 16 Robust Paradigm Change Resistance Sensitivity to Anomaly Paradox

17. Paul Schumann 17 Truth emerges more readily from error than from confusion. Francis Bacon

18. Paul Schumann 18 Paradigms Whole Brain Function Creative Process Adult Skill Acquisition

20. Whole Brain Function L Mode Verbal Analytic Symbolic Abstract Temporal Rational Digital Logical Linear R Mode Nonverbal Synthetic Concrete Analogical Non-temporal Non-rational Spatial Intuitive Holistic Paul Schumann 22

21. Franklin Paradigm Paul Schumann 23 Past experience Prestige Pride Image Drive Timing L Mode Paradigm R Mode

22. Paul Schumann 24 He who has collected the most toys when he dies wins!

23. Paul Schumann 25 Paradigms Whole Brain Function Creative Process Adult Skill Acquisition

24. Adult Skill Acquisition Paul Schumann 26 Novice Advanced Beginner Competence Proficiency Expert

25. 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 Paul Schumann 27

26. Advanced Beginner Situational aspects begin to be considered Communication by examples Paul Schumann 28

27. Competence Increased experience renders previous strategies unworkable Goal oriented Focus on relevant features Develop a plan Become involved Paul Schumann 29

28. Proficiency Intuitive understanding Develop organization and structure Thinks analytical about what to do Paul Schumann 30

29. Expertise Performs appropriate actions No problem solving No reasoning Paul Schumann 31

30. Paul Schumann 32 Paradigms Whole Brain Function Creative Process Adult Skill Acquisition

31. Paul Schumann 33 Skill Acquisition Paradigm Progress Thinking Novice Normal ProgressNon Creative Advanced Beginner CompetenceAnomaliesPuzzle Solving Proficiency Crisis Creative Expertise Revolution

32. Paul Schumann 34 What type of activity are you engaging in when you get your creative ideas?

33. Paul Schumann 35 Skill Acquisition Thinking Characteristics Novice Symbolic L Mode Single Logical Process Analytic Advanced Beginner Competence Proficiency ExpertiseIntuitive R Mode Multiple Holistic Processes Non verbal Spatial

34. The Gossamer Albatross Paul Schumann 36

35. 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 Paul Schumann 37

36. Paul Schumann 38 Expertise in several fields increases probability of creative behavior!

37. Creative Process Paul Schumann 39 Insight Saturation Incubation Aha! Verification

38. Creative Person Paul Schumann 40 Artist Explorer Creative Person Warrior Judge

39. Paul Schumann 41 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

40. Questions Are you driven by improper forces? Have you equated luck with skill? Do you have the “Franklin Paradigm” for your business? Are you ready for the arctic environment of the future? Will you take the new technology and innovations with you but not utilize their full potential? Where are you in the creative process? Will you carry silver spoons into an environment in which there is no need for spoons? Paul Schumann 42

41. Paul Schumann PO Box 161475 Austin, TX 78716 (512) 632-6586 paschumann2009@gmail.com http://insights-foresight.blogspot.com Twitter: innovant2003 Paul Schumann 43