Creative Problem Solving - University of Dayton
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Education Design Lab
Creative problem-solving in the 21st century workplace includes the capacity to solve problems in new ways. Effective creative problem solvers exercise four core sub-competencies: both divergent and convergent thinking; identify patterns that may not be obvious; manage ambiguity; and apply an iterative process for generating, testing and refining ideas.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
Skills
Earning Criteria
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The recipient of this badge can generate fresh ideas and apply a process for evaluating them.
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The recipient of this badge can answer in depth questions about data; recognize commonalities among seemingly unrelated situations; and frame novel problems in familiar terms.
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The recipient of this badge can trust the process; manage their own anxiety; and gather information before settling on solutions prematurely.
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The recipient of this badge can systematically test ideas; challenge their own preconceptions; and expand the range of potential solutions.
Standards
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