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Why take a more creative approach to problem-solving?

Why take a more creative approach to problem-solving?

From the course: Problem-Solving Master Class

Why take a more creative approach to problem-solving?

When you're solving problems creatively, you are opening yourself up to a different alternative solution and different ways of looking at things. Imagine for a moment that you are vacuuming your house in a hurry because you've got friends coming over. Frustratingly, you are working hard, but you're not getting very far. You kneel down, open up the vacuum cleaner, and pull out the bag. In a cloud of dust, you realize that it's full. Again, coughing, you empty it, and you wonder why vacuum cleaners with bags still exist. James Dyson, inventor and founder of Dyson vacuum cleaners, had exactly the same problem, and he used creative problem-solving to find the answer. While many companies focused on developing a better vacuum cleaner filter, he realized that he had to think differently and find a more creative solution. So he devised a revolutionary way to separate the dirt from the air and invented the world's first bagless vacuum cleaner. Dealing with obstacles and challenges is a…

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