Collective Creative Problem Solving in Information Technology Distributed Work Teams

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 63-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gwendolyn Stubbs ◽  
Timothy Baghurst
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Work Teams ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Distributed Work ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Geographically Dispersed ◽  
Creative Solutions ◽  
Creative Problem

Today's evolving business environment requires that organizations combine the talents of diverse and dispersed individuals to develop creative solutions to complex problems. One such emerging concept used by successful organizations to leverage the diverse talents of dispersed individuals is collective creative problem solving (CCPS) in distributed work teams. The purpose of this study was to develop a better understanding of the nature and motivating factors of CCPS in geographically dispersed teams. This goal was accomplished through examining information technology (IT) distributed work teams in a U.S. federal IT organization. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 21 IT specialists to explore the perceptions and lived experiences regarding CCPS of team leaders and team members in IT distributed work teams. Five core themes emerged: (a) developing a strategy to facilitate CCPS in distributed work teams, (b) using team interaction to stimulate CCPS, (c) motivating team members to engage in CCPS, (d) leading CCPS from a distance, and (e) using technology to achieve CCPS in distributed work teams. Based on the conclusions drawn from the study's findings, recommendations are provided for leaders and practitioners to leverage the full capabilities of CCPS in dispersed work environments.

Creative problem-solving techniques, paradigm shift and team performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 451-466
Author(s):  
Tony Proctor
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Team Performance ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Thinking Styles ◽  
Team Composition ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Creative Problem

Purpose This paper aims to consider why creative problem-solving techniques may not always produce useful results and sets out to explain why this might be and what steps should be taken to avoid it happening. The paper provides an understanding of how different creative problem-solving techniques are best suited to gaining insights into problems requiring different degrees of paradigm shift. It argues that team members’ personalities and thinking styles and team composition should be taken into account when using the techniques. It examines the role the facilitator plays in planning and conducting the ideation process. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides simple illustrations of some of the creative problem-solving techniques. It reviews relevant literature and argues how individual differences of team members along with team composition can influence team performance in using the creative problem-solving techniques. Findings Personality, thinking styles and learning styles are relevant to the effective use of creative problem-solving techniques. Team composition, team motivation and mood factors should also be taken into account. The facilitator is key in ensuring the efficacy of the problem-solving process. Originality/value This paper will be helpful to academics who study creative problem-solving as well as informing management practitioners and trainers about the procedures and potential pitfalls to avoid.

Techniques to enhance creative thinking

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 62-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elspeth McFadzean
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Innovative Products ◽  
Common Technique ◽  
Creative Problem

In order to develop more innovative products, process and services, organisations must encourage their employees to think more creatively. One method of achieving this is to encourage teams to utilise creative problem‐solving (CPS) techniques. There is a variety of different CPS techniques. Perhaps the most common technique utilised is that of brainstorming. This, however, does not necessarily produce novel and innovative solutions. The purpose of this article is to explore creative problem solving and to present a model that can help facilitators and team members choose an appropriate technique for their situation. The model has divided creative problem solving into three categories, namely paradigm preserving techniques, paradigm stretching techniques and paradigm breaking techniques. The article discusses these three categories and presents some examples of their use.

scholarly journals Creative Problem Solving How Do Undergraduates Perceive the Teaching Practice of Their Professors?

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Efrain Duarte Briceño ◽  
Maria Teresa Diaz-Mohedo ◽  
Jorge Carlos Aguayo Chan ◽  
Guillermo Baeza Ballote
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Know How ◽  
Creative Solutions ◽  
Creative Problem ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Level Of Importance

The research question was inquiring the undergraduates’ perception of their professors’ practice regarding whetherthey make use of the creative problem solving (CPS) as a competence for teaching. The study was performed in apublic university located in the urban area of Merida City, Yucatan, Mexico, where a total of 247 undergraduatesfrom the Education, Economy and Psychology schools participated. A Teacher Practice Perception Scale (TPPS) wasused to know how undergraduates perceive the professor’s practice under the creative problem solving, thefacilitating and hindering factors for developing creative solutions, the importance of CPS for the curriculum andproposals to develop CPS in the university instructional practice. The results show that (a) all undergraduatesperceive CPS at a high level of importance, (b) Psychology undergraduates perceive a medium-high use of CPS bytheir professors, and (c) Psychology undergraduates perceive at a higher level the facilitating factors of this process.

scholarly journals Editor message

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Dogan İbrahim
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Peer Review Process ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Significant Information ◽  
Related Field ◽  
Creative Problem

Message from EditorDear Readers,It is a great honor for us to publish seventh volume, second issue of Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies.Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies focuses on contemporary research addressing Information technology including emerging technologies, strategy, change, infrastructure, human resources, sourcing, system development and implementation, communications, technology developments, technology futures, national policies and standards. The journal also publishes articles that advance our understanding and application of research approaches and methods covering information technology, its evolution and future prospects. It is intended to be a multi-disciplinary international journal aimed at revealing results of research on information technology.The journal seeks to encourage academically robust papers, research, critical reviews and opinions on the organizational, social and management issues associated with significant information-based technologies.Articles focusing on the effect of cooperative learning on social networking with creative problem solving process on creative problem solving ability and teamwork skills of pre-service teachers, cultural model of information technology usage, the role of emotional intelligence in decreasing the anxiety in language learning, how to assess information and communication technology knowledge and skills of the students and technology enhanced learning in EFL classrooms have been included in this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in each volume and issue.A total number of ten (10) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.Best regards,Prof. Dr. Dogan IbrahimEditor – in Chief

Thinking Can Cause Forgetting: Memory Dynamics in Creative Problem Solving

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin C. Storm ◽  
Genna Angello ◽  
Elizabeth Ligon Bjork
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Creative Problem
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