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"This book presents the history of modern human creativity/innovation through examples of solutions to basic human needs that have been developed over time. The title - Homo problematis solvendis - is a play on the scientific classifications of humans (e.g. Homo habilus, Homo erectus, Homo sapiens), and is intended to suggest that a defining characteristic of modern humans is our fundamental ability to solve problems (i.e. problem-solving human = Homo problematis solvendis).The book not only offers new perspectives on the history of technology, but also helps readers connectthe popular interest in creativity and innovation (in schools, in businesses) with their psychological underpinnings. It discusses why creativity and innovation are vital to societies, and how these key abilities have made it possible for societies to develop into what they are today."

"[The book focuses on three big, well-researched ideas related to creativity training, divergent thinking, intrinsic motivation, and the CPS model of creative problem solving, and shows how to apply these ideas in designing lessons that promote creativity as well as encourage the development of content-based skills and knowledge. The book is written in a way that makes it easy for teachers to make these ideas their own, with many examples for use in K-12 classrooms.;The book focuses on three big, well-researched ideas related to creativity training, divergent thinking, intrinsic motivation, and the CPS model of creative problem solving, and shows how to apply these ideas in designing lessons that promote creativity as well as encourage the development of content-based skills and knowledge. The book is written in a way that makes it easy for teachers to make these ideas their own, with many examples for use in K-12 classrooms., The book focuses on three big, well-researched ideas related to creativity training, divergent thinking, intrinsic motivation, and the CPS model of creative problem solving, and shows how to apply these ideas in designing lessons that promote creativity as well as encourage the development of content-based skills and knowledge. The book is written in a way that makes it easy for teachers to make these ideas their own, with many examples for use in K-12 classrooms.]"

""How to get past the most common myths about creativity to design truly innovative strategies. We tend to think of creativity in terms reminiscent of the ancient muses: divinely-inspired, unpredictable, and bestowed upon a lucky few. But when our jobs challenge us to be creative on demand, we must develop novel, useful ideas that will keep our organizations competitive. The Myths of Creativity demystifies the processes that drive innovation. Based on the latest research into how creative individuals and firms succeed, David Burkus highlights the mistaken ideas that hold us back and shows us how anyone can embrace a practical approach, grounded in reality, to finding the best new ideas, projects, processes, and programs. Answers questions such as: What causes us to be creative in one moment and void in the next? What makes someone more or less creative than his or her peers? Where do our flashes of creative insight come from, and how can we generate more of them? Debunks 10 common myths, including: the Eureka Myth; the Lone Creator Myth; the Incentive Myth; and The Brainstorming Myth Written by David Burkus, founder of popular leadership blog LDRLB For anyone who struggles with creativity, or who makes excuses for delaying the work of innovation, The Myths of Creativity will help you overcome your obstacles to finding new ideas"-- Provided by publisher."

"Unimaginative. Risk-adverse. Prone to group think. These are not just empty complaints about today's employees. A recent article in "Newsweek" found solid data that proves a 'creativity crisis' is plaguing organizations in all industries. Yet creativity the ability to generate unique ideas and combine them into the best result is the bed rock of success for companies and their people. Fortunately, it's a skill that can be learned. "The Critical Thinking Tool Kit" aims to rekindle the creativity buried inside everyone. The book's 35 hands on activities and ready-to-use assessments are designed to improve creative and analytical thinking skills. Team members work on producing divergent ideas, and then fine tune their skills to pinpoint the ones that best benefit an organization. And they'll learn to do it in real-life speed quickly! The training exercises in "The Critical Thinking Tool Kit" offer an invigorating departure from the routine with the potential for big payoffs in the form of enhanced 'on-your-feet' thinking, innovative problemsolving, and profitable idea generation from everyone on the team."

"Discusses theories and methods focusing on a critical concept of intellectual turning points in the context of critical thinking, scientific discovery, and problem solving in general. This book introduces a novel analytical and experimental system that provides not only new ways for retrospective studies of scientific change but also for characterizing transformative potentials of prospective scientific contributions."