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What are problem-solving styles?
Problem-solving styles are consistent individual differences in the ways people prefer to deal with new ideas, manage change, and respond effectively to complex, open-ended opportunities and challenges.
Our new book, An Introduction To Problem-Solving Style by Donald J. Treffinger, Edwin C. Selby, Scott G. Isaksen, and James H. Crumel, provides a concise, practical overview of problem-solving style. It outlines the nature of problem-solving style (based on extensive theory and research), explaining in clear, non-technical language what problem-solving styles are— and are not— and describes three problem-solving style dimensions and six styles. The book explains the important and unique personal characteristics and implications, benefits, and risks of each style.
In addition, the book discusses: the implications of style for effective problem solving; the importance of style for group composition, teamwork, and enhancing work relationships; and, the unique ways the three style dimensions interact with each other. This book is a valuable resource for building self-understanding and for all teams, groups, or organizations that are concerned with effective leadership, teamwork, solving problems, and managing change.
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for An Introduction To Problem-Solving Style.
Assessing Problem-Solving Style
Our approach to problem-solving style enabled us to develop a concise, easy-to-understand approach to assessing problem solving styles as well. VIEW: An Assessment of Problem Solving Style™ is now available from the Center for Creative Learning. The VIEW instrument was created by Dr. Ed Selby, Dr. Don Treffinger, and Dr. Scott Isaksen to assess style preferences when people are solving problems or managing change.
VIEW was developed, field-tested, and researched with more than 5,000 subjects ranging in age from 12 years through adult, and has since been used by more than 10,000 additional people in schools, church groups, and businesses throughout the world.
A comprehensive article about VIEW was published in the Journal of Creative Behavior (2004, Vol. 38, #4, pages 221-243): Download JCB2004-VIEW (PDF)
Additional articles about VIEW that you can download in PDF format: Download VIEW-KoreanJournal (PDF)
Download VIEW-PatentCafe (PDF)
Download IBM-VIEW (PDF)
VIEW is available for purchase and use by qualified professionals. Click here to read or download the application and user agreement; completion and approval of these forms are prerequisites for purchasing VIEW:
Understanding problem solving styles can be helpful in many
ways to individuals, teams, small groups, and organizations.
VIEW: An Assessment of Problem Solving Style™ is a carefully
researched, but simple and easy-to-use tool that can enable
people to understand their style preferences and to use that
knowledge in many powerful ways.
These pages illustrate briefly a variety of practical
applications of the VIEW assessment that cut across "platforms",
settings, or contexts (including, for example: large, global
organizations; smaller business and professional settings;
educational institutions, hospitals, religious organizations,
arts organizations, or other non-profits).
VIEW can be a valuable tool for individuals who are concerned
with understanding their personal style preferences and
improving their problem solving effectiveness, for teams or
groups who need to work together successfully, and to
organizations in their efforts to build a constructive work
climate, to recognize and value diversity, and to manage change
for long-term success.
Click on any of the ten applications of VIEW to see examples
for that area. (You may also click here to Download
a PDF file with all the applications examples in one file.)
These PDF files provide additional technical information about VIEW:
Download VIEW Tech Update 2003 (PDF)
Download 2004 Technical Update (PDF)
Download 2005 Technical Update (PDF)
New! Call for Research
We are always interested in research that will extend our knowledge of problem-solving styles using VIEW and expand VIEW's effective applications in many settings. This PDF file provides information about opportunities for research on VIEW:
VIEW Advanced Training Program:
Information and Schedule
To purchase and use VIEW, participating in a VIEW Advanced Training Program will build your confidence and expertise in using and interpreting VIEW, and you will become part of the rapidly expanding international network of VIEW users with advanced training. Tutorial programs may be available for well-qualified prospective users; contact us for more information.
The VIEW Advanced Training Program involves one and one-half days of
intensive training, and is currently offered by the Center for Creative
Learning, Inc. of Sarasota, Florida or the Creative Problem Solving Group, Inc.
of Williamsville, New York. Both organizations offer regularly scheduled
programs at various times throughout the year, or can arrange customized
programs for your group. By attending this program, you will also receive many
valuable resources and benefits. This program can also be offered for individuals on a tutorial basis.
Click here to read or download a PDF file describing the VIEW Advanced
Training Program and its specific benefits:
The VIEW Advanced Training Program includes structured practice and feedback in administering and scoring VIEW, guided practice and feedback on delivering VIEW feedback to individuals and groups, responses to FAQs (frequently asked questions),
practical applications of VIEW, the theory and research foundations of VIEW, and evidence supporting the validity and reliability of VIEW. Program sessions are generally scheduled from 1:00 to 5:00 PM on day one and from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on day two. (You will receive confirmation of specific starting and
ending times for your program with your registration materials.) The cost of
the VIEW Advanced Training Program is $549.00 per person.
The next scheduled VIEW Advanced Training Programs are
September 21 - 22, 2006 in Sarasota
September 21 - 22, 2006 in Brussels, Belgium
February 8 - 9, 2007 in Brussels, Belgium
The Center for Creative Learning and the Creative Problem Solving Group will also offer custom VIEW Advanced Training Programs in Sarasota and in the Buffalo area for individuals or groups, by appointment, on any mutually convenient dates, or for groups of four or more at other locations upon request.
For information about programs in Sarasota, contact the
Center for Creative Learning (941-342-9928 or Info@CreativeLearning.com).
For more information about programs in Buffalo, contact the
Creative Problem Solving Group, Inc. (716-667-1324 or marves@cpsb.com).
For information about programs in Brussels, Belgium, contact Luc De Schryver of the Creative Problem Solving Group-Brussels luc.deschryver@cpsb.eu.
Center for Creative Learning, Inc.
4921 Ringwood Meadow
Sarasota, Florida, USA 34235
Phone: 941.342.9928 - Fax: 941.342.0064
Our new book, An Introduction To Problem-Solving Style by Donald J. Treffinger, Edwin C. Selby, Scott G. Isaksen, and James H. Crumel, provides a concise, practical overview of problem-solving style. It outlines the nature of problem-solving style (based on extensive theory and research), explaining in clear, non-technical language what problem-solving styles are— and are not— and describes three problem-solving style dimensions and six styles. The book explains the important and unique personal characteristics and implications, benefits, and risks of each style.