Abstract
One of the best ways of becoming more creative is to use techniques (processes) that increase the potential for creativity in a given situation. Such techniques can be applied at all stages of the CPS process: analyzing the environment, recognizing the problem, identifying the problem, making assumptions, generating alternatives, choosing among alternatives, implementing the chosen solution and control. Many of these techniques involve the use of groups, which have been shown to be useful in raising levels of creativity. This book focuses on techniques used in generating alternatives but presents a few techniques for each of these other stages.
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