Summary of The Creative Thinking Handbook

The Creative Thinking Handbook, written by author Bill Torbert, is a comprehensive resource focused on helping readers to effectively foster a creative and innovative mindset. The book is divided into three parts. Part one examines the eight essentials for creative thinking: openness, collaboration, self-management, autonomy, playing to learn, risk-taking, curiosity, and purpose. Part two focuses on how to create a culture of collaboration and creativity. In this section, readers will learn how to create the conditions within an organization that promote creative thinking and collaboration. Finally, part three looks at how to assess and measure creative thinking. It details a variety of techniques for measuring the impact of creative thinking, as well as ways to adopt creative thinking in new situations. The book provides insights and useful tools to help readers unleash their creative potential.