Summary of Creative Thinkering

Creative Thinkering: Putting Your Imagination to Work is a book by innovation consultant Michael Michalko that encourages readers to put their imaginations to work and find creative solutions to everyday problems. Michalko introduces readers to the concept of creative thinkering, which he defines as intentionally using one’s imagination with other creative skills and techniques to generate original ideas that can be applied to solving difficult problems and generating new products and services. He explains how the creative process works, how to develop creative skills, and how to use creative problem-solving techniques such as lateral thinking and brainstorming. The book also teaches readers to develop creative habits, use their imagination to create novel ideas, and use their original ideas to generate new products and services. Creative Thinkering is both an instruction manual and an inspiration for anyone looking to unleash their creative side.