This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop the habit of thinking in a more creative way.

1. Develop a questioning mindset

1.1. Develop the habit of asking questions from different perspectives

1.2. Take responsibility for exploring a variety of information sources to provide relevant answers to own questions.

1.3. Sort through information and ideas to identify the central questions, issues and challenges

1.4. Challenge preconceptions and assumptions to determine

2. Generate ideas and responses

2.1. Explore and use a range of creative thinking techniques to generate ideas and responses

2.2. Muse on, play around with and have fun with ideas in relation to a perceived objective

2.3. Identify and challenge blockers to creative thinking

2.4. Consider and explore realities beyond the current situation

2.5. Evaluate, and where appropriate, challenge existing boundaries to determine perceived or actual constraints

2.6. Show willingness to take risks with ideas and thought processes

2.7. Look around in familiar and unfamiliar places for new inspiration and habitually record observations, experiences, ideas and reflective thoughts to broaden personal knowledge base

2.8. Acknowledge and accept the opportunity for revelation when least expected

2.9. Identify connections and associations from things that seem unconnected

3. Challenge, test and re invent ideas

3.1. Identify, interrogate and challenge the assumptions behind ideas

3.2. Experiment with variations, and explore and challenge a range of different solutions and ideas

3.3. Consciously change perspectives, and evaluate ideas and situations in new ways

3.4. Where appropriate, involve others in ideas and how they might change or be improved

4. Enhance creative thinking skills

4.1. Consciously challenge and question own thought patterns and ways of responding to work and life situations

4.2. Identify and take opportunities to self-assess and to learn about new ideas and different ways of thinking

4.3. Take opportunities to practise and experiment with creative thinking techniques across work and life situations

4.4. Pro-actively talk to others about ways that new ideas and patterns of thinking can be encouraged and developed actual constraints in defining a problem for resolution