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How do you balance the risks and rewards of pursuing creative solutions versus conventional solutions?

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Creative problem solving (CPS) is a skill that can help you find innovative and effective solutions to complex challenges. However, it also involves taking risks, experimenting, and facing uncertainty. How do you balance the risks and rewards of pursuing creative solutions versus conventional solutions? Here are some tips to help you decide when and how to use CPS in different situations.

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1 Assess the problem

Before you jump into generating ideas, you need to understand the nature and scope of the problem. Is it well-defined or ambiguous? Is it urgent or long-term? Is it simple or complex? Depending on the problem, you may need to use different approaches and tools to analyze it. For example, if the problem is well-defined and urgent, you may want to use a conventional solution that has been proven to work. If the problem is ambiguous and long-term, you may want to use CPS to explore different perspectives and possibilities.

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2 Evaluate the options

Once you have a clear problem statement, you can start generating possible solutions. You can use various techniques, such as brainstorming, mind mapping, or SCAMPER, to come up with creative ideas. However, not all ideas are equally feasible, desirable, or effective. You need to evaluate the options based on criteria such as cost, time, resources, impact, and alignment with your goals and values. You can use tools such as SWOT analysis, pros and cons, or decision matrix to compare and rank the options.

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Existing research studies are a valuable tool for evaluating creative options. There is a plethora of literature available discussing the development, application and results of innovative solutions. You can look for studies focusing on somewhat similar issues and draw inspiration from their methodology and have an idea of the probable outcomes. Based on that you can do your own preliminary study to identify whether your solution is feasible or not and how well it aligns with your goal. Leveraging existing research studies helps gain insights, validate feasibility, and refine creative options. It provides a historical context, identifies gaps, and inspires improvements, enhancing the chances of success.

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3 Manage the risks

Every solution involves some degree of risk, whether it is financial, technical, ethical, or social. You need to identify and assess the potential risks of each option, and plan how to mitigate or avoid them. You can use tools such as risk matrix, contingency plan, or scenario analysis to prepare for different outcomes. You also need to communicate and justify your decisions to stakeholders, such as customers, managers, or partners, and address their concerns and expectations.

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4 Learn from the results

Whether you choose a creative or a conventional solution, you need to monitor and measure the results of your actions. You need to collect and analyze data, such as feedback, metrics, or indicators, to determine if your solution is working as intended, or if it needs improvement or adaptation. You also need to reflect on your own performance and process, and identify what worked well and what didn't. You can use tools such as after action review, lessons learned, or PDCA cycle to learn from your experience and improve your CPS skills.

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5 Balance the rewards

Finally, you need to balance the rewards of pursuing creative solutions versus conventional solutions. Creative solutions can offer you many benefits, such as innovation, differentiation, satisfaction, and growth. However, they can also entail more effort, uncertainty, and resistance. Conventional solutions can offer you stability, efficiency, reliability, and conformity. However, they can also limit your potential, creativity, and adaptability. You need to weigh the pros and cons of each option, and decide what is best for you and your situation.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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