Lesson 2: Creative Thinking and Solution Generation

✅ Learning Outcomes:

• Brainstorm multiple solutions to a problem.

• Evaluate ideas and select the best course of action.

📘 Content:

1. Divergent vs. Convergent Thinking:

• Divergent: Generate as many solutions as possible without judgment.

• Convergent: Narrow down ideas to the most practical solution.

2. Creative Thinking Strategies:

• Mind Mapping

• SCAMPER Technique (Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse)

• Reverse Thinking – Think about how to create the opposite of your goal to spark ideas.

3. Tools for Idea Generation:

• Online whiteboards (Miro, Jamboard)

• MindMeister (for mapping)

• ChatGPT (AI for brainstorming)

🛠️ Activity:

Use mind mapping to brainstorm 5–10 solutions to a common freelance problem (e.g., client scope creep or late feedback). Choose the top two and explain why.