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1 ) Shanahan, Amy. (2004). A journey into the creative process of learning a new skill. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College- Creative Studies, Buffalo, NY.

Type of Resource: dissertation/thesis | Annotation

2 ) Wexler, Laura H. (2004). An executive summary of B .Bruce's 1991 master's project. Buffalo, NY: State University of New York- College at Buffalo, International Center for Studies in Creativity.

Type of Resource: technical report | Annotation | Executive Summary: PDF

3 ) Switalski, Laura Barbero. (2003). Evaluating and organizing thinking tools in relationship to the CPS framework: An executive summary of Barbero Switalski's 2003 master's project. Buffalo, NY: State University of New York- College at Buffalo, International Center for Studies in Creativity.

Type of Resource: technical report | Annotation | Executive Summary: PDF

4 ) Switalski, Laura Barbero. (2003). Evaluating and organizing thinking tools in relationship to the CPS framework. Unpublished masters project, State University of New York- Buffalo State College; International Center for Studies in Creativity, Buffalo, NY.

Type of Resource: dissertation/thesis | Annotation | Executive Summary: PDF | Full-Text: PDF

5 ) Syrett, Michel; Lammiman, Jean. (2002). Creativity. Oxford, GBR: Capstone.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

6 ) Coons, Linda. (2000). The artist's soul: Daily nourishment to support creative/growth. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

7 ) Wiebusch, Bruce.. (2000). Creativity report. Design News, 55 (5), 32.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

8 ) Bergmann, Elizabeth Weil; Colton, Elizabeth O. (1999). Connecting to creativity: Ten keys to unlocking your creative potential. Sterling, VA: Capitalbooks.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

9 ) Costello, Bill. (1998). Awaken your birdbrain: Using creativity to get what you want. Upper Marlboro, MD: Thinkorporated.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

10 ) Harrington, H. James; Hoffherr, Glen D.; Reid, Robert P. (1998). The creativity toolkit: Provoking creativity in individuals and organizations. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

11 ) King, Bob A.; Schlicksupp, Helmut (1998). The idea edge: Transforming creative thought into organizational excellence. Methuen, MA: GOAL/QPC.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

12 ) Michalko, Michael. (1998). Cracking creativity: The secrets of creative genius. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

13 ) Ayan, Jordan E. (1997). Aha!: 10 ways to free your creative spirit and find your great ideas. New York: Three Rivers Press.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

14 ) Barker, Alan. (1997). 30 minutes to brainstorm great ideas. London: Kogan Page.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

15 ) Ceserani, Jonne; Greatwood, Peter. (1997). Innovation and creativity. London: Kogan Page, Limited.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

16 ) Vehar, Jonathan R.; Firestien, Roger L.; Miller, Blair (1997). Creativity unbound: An introduction to creative problem solving. Williamsville, NY: Innovation Systems Group.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

17 ) Faris, Lary.. (1996). Brainstorming. Think: The Magazine on Critical and Creative Thinking, 7 (2), 13.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

18 ) Faris, Lary.. (1996). ALoU - course evaluation. Think: The Magazine on Critical and Creative Thinking, 7 (2), 32.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

19 ) Fobes, Richard.. (1996). Creative problem solving: A way to forecast and create A better future. Futurist, 30 (1), 19-.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

20 ) Kanji, Gopal K.; Asher, Mike (1996). 100 methods for total quality management. London: Sage Publications.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

21 ) de Bono, Edward. (1995). Mind power. New York: Dorling Kindersley.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

22 ) Lumsdaine, Edward; Lumsdaine, Monika. (1995). Creative problem solving: Thinking skills for a changing world. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

23 ) Wujec, Tom. (1995). Five star mind: Recipes to stimulate your creativity and imagination. New York: Doubleday.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

24 ) Esichaikul, Vatcharaporn; Madey, Gregory R.; Smith, Robert D. (1994). Problem-solving support for TQM: A hypertext approach. Information Systems Management, 11 (1), 47-52.

Type of Resource: journal article | Annotation

25 ) Firestien, Roger L. (Presenter). (1994). Applying creativity: Advanced divergent techniques [Video Cassette Recording]. Innovation Resources: Innovation Resources.

Type of Resource: audio/visual | Annotation

26 ) Firestien, Roger L. (Presenter). (1994). Applying creativity: Convergent tools [Video Cassette Recording]. Innovation Resources: Innovation Resources.

Type of Resource: audio/visual | Annotation

27 ) Higgins, James M. (1994). 101 creative problem solving techniques: The handbook of new ideas for business. Winter Park, FL: New Management Publishing.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

28 ) Calvert, Gene. (1993). High wire management: Risk-taking tactics for leaders, innovators, and trailblazers. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

29 ) Fobes, Richard. (1993). The creative problem solver's toolbox: A complete course in the art of creating solutions to problems of any kind. Portland, OR: Solutions Through Innovation.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

30 ) Treffinger, Donald J.; Sortore, M. R.; Tallman, Mary C. (1992). The creative problem solver's guidebook. Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

31 ) VanGundy, Arthur B. (1992). Idea power. New York: Amacom, a division of American Management Association.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

32 ) Bruce, Barbara A. (1991). Impact of creative problem solving training on management behavior. Unpublished masters project, State University of New York College at Buffalo; Center for Studies in Creativity, Buffalo, NY.

Type of Resource: dissertation/thesis | Annotation | Executive Summary: PDF

33 ) Evans, James R. (1991). Creativity in MS/OR: Creative thinking, a basis for MS/OR problem solving. Interfaces, 21 (5), 12-15.

Type of Resource: journal article | Annotation

34 ) Lunken, Hedria Porrath. (1991). Assessment of long term effects of the Master of Science degree in Creative Studies on its' graduates. Unpublished masters project, State University of New York College at Buffalo, Center for Studies in Creativity, Buffalo, NY.

Type of Resource: dissertation/thesis | Annotation

35 ) Pfeiffer, J. William. (1991). The encyclopedia of team-development activities set. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

36 ) Schwartz, Andrew E.. (1991). Using brainstorming to identify creative solutions. Supervisory Management, 39 (10), 4.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

37 ) Thiagarajan, Sivasailam. (1991). Take five for better brainstorming. Training and Development Journal, 28 (2), 37-42.

Type of Resource: journal article | Annotation

38 ) Firestien, Roger L.. (1990). When you get stuck for ideas look around. Business First of Buffalo, 0ctober 22 (), 29.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

39 ) Solomon, Charlene Marmer.. (1990). What an idea: Creativity training. Personnel Journal, (May), 64-71.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

40 ) Spencer, Barbara A. (1990). Reframing techniques for creative strategy development. S A M Advanced Management Journal, 55 (1), 4-8.

Type of Resource: journal article | Annotation

41 ) Firestien, Roger L.. (1989). Use critical thinking, not criticism on new ideas. Business First of Buffalo, 18-Dec (), 26.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

42 ) Firestien, Roger L.. (1989). When that great idea comes to you, write it down. Business First of Buffalo, 0ctober 23 (), 29.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

43 ) Firestien, Roger L.; Treffinger, Donald J.. (1989). Guidelines for effective facilitation of creative problem-solving (part 2 of 3). Gifted Child Today, 12 (Sept/0ct), 44-47.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

44 ) Juniper, Dean Francis. (1989). Successful problem solving: The organized approach to creative solutions. London: W. Foulsham & Co.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

45 ) Treffinger, Donald J.. (1989). [Review of Creativity at Work by Tudor Rickards]. Creative Learning Today, 3 (5), 5,8.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

46 ) Bar, Jacob. (1988). Computer-aided creativity: A systematic technique for new-product idea-generation. Creativity and Innovation Management, 1 (), 20-29.

Type of Resource: journal article | Annotation

47 ) Blumenfeld, Marvin. (1988). Reviving troubled companies. In Robert L. Kuhn (Ed.), Handbook for creative and innovative managers (pp. 355-358). New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company.

Type of Resource: book chapter | Annotation

48 ) Isaksen, Scott G.. (1988). Brainstorming with Post-its. Creative Learning Today, 2 (3), 2.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

49 ) Lewis, Karen L. (1988). Creative problem solving workshops for secondary gifted programming. Unpublished masters project, State University of New York College at Buffalo; Center for Studies in Creativity, Buffalo, NY.

Type of Resource: dissertation/thesis | Annotation

50 ) Melchior, Timothy; Kaufold, Robert E.; Edwards, Ellen.. (1988). Using CoRT thinking in schools. Educational Leadership, 45 (7), 32-33.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

51 ) Puccio, Gerard J.; Dorval, K. Brian.. (1988). Affirmative judgment for evaluating performance. Creative Learning Today, 2 (1), 3.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

52 ) Stanish, Bob. (1988). Lessons from the hearthstone traveler. Carthage, IL: Good Apple.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

53 ) Treffinger, Donald J.; McEwen, P.; Saner, Y.; Shepardson, C.; Wittig, C.. (1988). Brainstorming.. .and a dozen variations on the theme. Creative Learning Today, 2 (3), 6-7.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

54 ) Marketing News.. (1987). Focus groups are used as bait in trolling for ideas. Marketing News, 21 (18), 48.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

55 ) Treffinger, Donald J.. (1987). Choosing appropriate strategies for Solution-Finding. Creative Learning Today, 1 (1), 3.

Type of Resource: magazine article | Annotation

56 ) Vygotsky, L. S. (1986). Thought and language. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

57 ) Isaksen, Scott G.; Treffinger, Donald J. (1985). Creative problem solving: The basic course. Buffalo, NY: Bearly Limited..

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

58 ) Isaksen, Scott G.; Treffinger, Donald J. (1985). Workbook for creative problem solving: The basic course. Buffalo, NY: Bearly Limited.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

59 ) Frederiksen, Norman. (1984). Implications of cognitive theory for instruction in problem solving. Review of Educational Research, 54 (3), 363-407.

Type of Resource: journal article | Annotation

60 ) Treffinger, Donald J.; Isaksen, Scott G.; Firestien, Roger L. (1982). Handbook of creative learning. Williamsville, NY: Center for Creative Learning.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

61 ) Stanish, Bob. (1979). I believe in unicorns. Carthage, IL: Good Apple.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

62 ) Feldhusen, John F.; Treffinger, Donald J. (1977). The role of instructional material in teaching creative thinking. In John Curtis Gowan; Joe Khatena; E. Paul Torrance (Eds.), Educating the ablest: A book of readings on the education of gifted children (pp. 102-110). Itasca IL: F.E. Peacock Publishers..

Type of Resource: book chapter | Annotation

63 ) Feldhusen, John F.; Treffinger, Donald J. (1977). Teaching creative thinking and problem solving. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

64 ) Jensen, J. Vernon. (1975). Metaphorical constructs for the problem-solving process. Journal of Creative Behavior, 9 (2), 113-124.

Type of Resource: journal article | Annotation

65 ) Laverty, Frank. (1974). Creative ideas through circumrelation. Journal of Creative Behavior, 8 (1), 40-46.

Type of Resource: journal article | Annotation

66 ) Treffinger, Donald J.; Gowan, John Curtis (1971). An updated representative list of methods and educational programs for stimulating creativity. Journal of Creative Behavior, 5 (2), 127-139.

Type of Resource: journal article | Annotation

67 ) Deroche, Edward F. (1968). Creative problem solving techniques for elementary school teachers and children. Shorewood, WI: Instructional Media Press.

Type of Resource: book | Annotation

68 ) Moreno, Zerka T. (1967). Psychodramatic rules, techniques and adjunctive methods. Group Psychotherapy, 18 (2-Jan), 73-86.

Type of Resource: journal article | Annotation

   
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