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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/5392
Title: Reducing complexity in conceptual thinking using challenge mapping
Authors: Basadur, Min
McMaster University, Michael G. DeGroote School of Business, Management of Innovation and New Technology Research Centre
Publication Date: Nov-2002
Series/Report no.: Working paper (Michael G. DeGroote School of Business. Management of Innovation and New Technology Research Centre)
no. 106
Abstract: <p>It is often difficult for groups of people to think together innovatively, especially in situations which are ill-defined and involve complex issues. A unique conceptual thinking method for reducing complexity and identifying strategic and tactical challenges (goals) and relating them to one another is introduced. The method, Challenge Mapping, can be deliberately applied to help individuals, groups and whole organizations think through, clarify and conceptualize complex, ambiguous, and strategic issues and increase understanding of fuzzy situations both from big picture and specific standpoints. Challenge Mapping is a special tool of the Simplex system of applied creativity which synergizes analytical and imaginative thinking through four stages, emphasizing problem generation and conceptualization prior to solution development and implementation. Such emphasis is not taught in formal education. On the contrary, most students leave school totally immersed in the <em>solutions</em> they have learned, then find that in every day work these solutions don't often match the ill-structured problems they encounter. The most important skill needed seems to be <em>finding</em> and <em>defining</em> the right problems to work on. Examples of real world applications of Challenge Mapping are shared.</p>
Description: <p>36 leaves : ; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 34-36). ; "Nov. 2002.";</p>
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/5392
Identifier: mint/4
1003
4943584
Appears in Collections:MINT (Management of Innovation and New Technology) Research Centre Working Paper Series

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