In a world where people are navigating burnout, complexity, and constant change, gatherings like the Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI) offer something profoundly needed: a place to reset, reconnect, and remember what we’re capable of. And this isn’t just...
We are often told that venting is healthy—a necessary “release valve” to get frustrations out of our system. However, in the world of deliberate creativity and Creative Problem Solving (CPS), there is a fine line between processing an emotion and...
Why Social Connection is the Engine of Creative Problem Solving The image of the solitary creator—hunched over a desk in a dimly lit room—is one of the most persistent myths in history. In reality, creativity is a team sport. Creative Problem Solving (CPS) relies...
Winning the Inches: Why “Boring” is the Engine of Creative Breakthroughs In the world of Creative Problem Solving (CPS), we often hunt for the “Aha!” moment—that sudden lightning bolt of genius. But if you look at the most successful outcomes,...
In our work as facilitators and problem-solvers, we often teach that the highest form of communication is Dialogue. Unlike debate—a zero-sum game designed to crown a “winner”—dialogue assumes that multiple people hold distinct pieces of a complex truth. It...
