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Thinkertoys: Handbook of Business Creativity for the 90's [Paperback]

Michael Michalko (Author)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Ten Speed Press (April 1992)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0898154081
ISBN-13: 978-0898154085
Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 18.5 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 127,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Rethink the Way You Think

In hindsight, every great idea seems obvious. But how can you be the person who comes up with those ideas?
In this revised and expanded edition of his groundbreaking Thinkertoys, creativity expert Michael Michalko reveals life-changing tools that will help you think like a genius. From the linear to the intuitive, this comprehensive handbook details ingenious creative-thinking techniques for approaching problems in unconventional ways. Through fun and thought-provoking exercises, you’ll learn how to create original ideas that will improve your personal life and your business life. Michalko’s techniques show you how to look at the same information as everyone else and see something different.

With hundreds of hints, tricks, tips, tales, and puzzles, Thinkertoys will open your mind to a world of innovative solutions to everyday and not-so-everyday problems.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a treasure chest of business and creative ideas., 12 May 1996

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The dozens and dozens of creative methods detailed in this book are new and excellent tools for any business person. And even for non-business types. Michael goes through ways to change your view of a problem, dozens of idea generating methods, sorting and weeding techniques, and group and individual methods. The number and quality of surprising, startling, practical, usable, and results-generating ideas was a shock. And despite the 335 pages, it is not over written, as many large books are. This is a tight, easy reading, tool chest for innovation. And this collection of "Thinkertoys" will be part of your intellectual and problem-solving arsenal for years. As long as there are problems to solve, fun to have, and profits to make (through customers to serve) this book will be a heavenly gift and asset to anyone who reads and uses it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book on my creativity bookshelf, 27 Aug 1998

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Most of the books I have read on creativity either take a few methods and explain them to death or stay very abstract and aren't very useful. There are only a few really worthwhile ones and Thinkertoys is at the top of the list.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A one-of-a-kind brainstorming workshop. Fantastic., 25 Jan 1998

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It's rare to find a truly practical book, full of exercises to stimulate creative thinking and problem solving. Having used this book to lead small groups in problem-solving, and brainstorm techniques, I can say with confidence the exercises are intriguing, fun and effective. A great book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Every Creative Thinker Should Read This Classic
Thinkertoys expands your imaginative capacities with easy-to-use techniques you can employ
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's everything advertised to be.
This book is everything it's advertised to be. It's a creative thinking workshop in a book. I can't imagine how the author could have written a better or more useful book on... Read more

Published on 20 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A One-of-a-kind resource.
This is a one-of-a-kind resource for creative thinking in business. This book is timeless and you will constantly use it when you need new ideas or new ways to solve problems. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on Creativity Ever Written!
Do yourself a favor: buy this book for yourself, your friends, and your family. Then if you get the chance, go to one of Mr. Michalko's speaking engagements! Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE for anyone interested in business creativity
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