Date of Completion
Spring 5-26-2015
Document Type
Open Access Capstone
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
First Advisor
Peter J. Taylor
Second Advisor
Jeremy Szteiter
Abstract
The traditional model of innovation in the workplace leaves no room for the true meandering nature of innovation and thus detracts from effective workplace innovation. This paper presents a new non-linear model, the Clover Model, which guides thinkers through a flexible and interconnected six-step process of innovation while still allowing room for the cycles and epicycles of real-world innovation. The “clover” refers to the 4 interconnected critical and creative thinking epicycles (investigation, ideation, incubation and refinement) that come together at a central point and allow thinkers to follow the natural ebbs and flows of innovation by seamlessly transitioning between clover leaves. The beginnings of a workshop is given, which will guide thinkers through a system of planned exercises and self-reflection to achieve their goal of business innovation. The Clover Model and the workshop constitute Think Unbound ©.
Recommended Citation
Wienke, Michael, "Think Unbound: Changing the Way People View and Teach Creativity in the Work Environment" (2015). Critical and Creative Thinking Capstones Collection. 341.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/cct_capstone/341