Books about Brainstorming from Amazon.com

Looking for a unique invention, an untapped market for an existing product, or a new solution? Stretch your imagination with Thinkpak, a creative-thinking tool designed by Michael Michalko, author of the groundbreaking book Thinkertoys. This deck of illustrated idea-stimulating cards distills one of Michalko's proven methods, allowing you to view challenges in a new light. Shuffle, mix, and match the cards to spark fresh insights, then use the critical evaluation techniques to test, shape, and refine your ideas into realistic creations. Filled with thought-provoking questions and examples of the techniques put to use, Thinkpak provides endless creative fuel to fire up the imagination..
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Praise for Idea Mapping


"Nast's work in Idea Mapping enables those with creative minds to clearly lay out their thinking process and those who are more process-minded to become creative If your organization is looking for a pragmatic, step-by-step guide to idea mapping, this is it."
--Chris Brown, Executive Vice President, DTE Energy Resources

"I have used idea maps for thirty years and have taught MBA students, employees, and my children how to harness their power. I strongly recommend this book and believe you will feel it to be one of the best investments you have ever made in your own growth."
--Stephen C. Lundin, coauthor, FISH!

"This is a book that everyone should read. It's an interactive, thought-provoking book about the brain and learning that will expand your mind. Nast, an accomplished and well-respected instructor, has guided me into a new realm of learning experiences and possibilities. I'm sure you will feel the same upon reading her insightful work."
--Simon Tai, CEO, Buzan Centre Taiwan and S&J Media Intergration Co. Ltd., Host of News Discovery on NEWS 98 Taiwan

"Nast shows you a revolutionary method to capture your thinking processes. Don't underestimate the simplicity of idea mapping because therein lies its genius."
--Scott Hagwood, four-time USA Memory Champion, author, Memory Power

"The ability to visually capture and organize thoughts and ideas has enabled millions of people around the world to do their work with greater creativity and productivity, run their businesses more strategically, and manage complex projects more efficiently--even map out a sales process or new product roll-out. Nast's very practical, readable book will get you quickly up to speed on one of the simplest but most powerful ways to organize your ideas, your work, and yourself."
--Mike Jetter, cofounder and CTO, Mindjet Corporation, coauthor, The Cancer Code

"The principles Nast writes about in Idea Mapping have become a staple for me over the past fourteen years. I was turned onto the concept of idea mapping in 1992 and have been a student and practitioner ever since. This has absolutely transformed the way I learn, design learning, and prepare for public speaking. I have never been more confident in my recall, knowing the content is nicely tucked away in my brain as it was designed to be. Get ready for a life-changing experience for yourself and those you influence."
--Will Flora, Senior Manager, Chick-Fil-A University, Atlanta, GA.
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The first book available on this fast-growing and highly regarded software package
MindManager allows users to visually map their ideas and brainstorming sessions in order to better organize thoughts and put them into action. Exploring all there is to know about the MindManager product, including the Standard, Business, Enterprise, and handheld releases, this book walks readers through the process and techniques in using MindManager to communicate ideas.
Hugh Cameron (Indianapolis, IN) heads Camtech, Inc., a clinical engineering company that extends its reach to incorporate a diverse group of projects. Roger Voight, PhD, is a certified project manager with more than 30 years of experience in software design, development, and software project management..
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The PMBOK® Guide 2000 Edition is an American National Standard for Project Management and in fact the project management standard of the world. Unique in its content, Brainstorming the PMBOK® Guide is a book that will help you:

• Understand the PMBOK® Guide.

• Apply the PMBOK® Guide.

• Prepare for the PMP® Certification Exam.

To make this possible, Brainstorming the PMBOK® Guide:

• Relates all of the PMBOK® Guide's processes in terms of their inputs and outputs.

• Chronologically orders the PMBOK® Guide's outputs/inputs.

• Provides a variety of templates for managing real-life projects.

Now, more than ever, successful project managers turn to the project management standard. Brainstorming the PMBOK® Guide explains what the PMBOK® Guide says and what it means. This book will help you reduce the gap between project management theory and practice, allowing you to spend a minimal amount of time and effort on understanding how to turn the PMBOK® Guide into a powerful application engine..
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Experiencing writer's block? Stumped for a solution to a personal problem? Lacking inspiration for an upcoming project? The Bright Idea Deck is the perfect tool for supercharging the brainstorming process and getting the creative juices flowing.

Designed to generate ideas, expand creative expression, and stimulate thought processes, this brainstorming companion is ideal for the workplace or home. Filled with colorful, contemporary imagery, this deck suggests hundreds of possible strategies, perspectives, opportunities, motivations, goals, actions, and answers. The boxed kit includes a companion book that describes the deck's structure and card meanings, along with sample scenarios that demonstrate how to use this effective idea generator..
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Explains the methods that rocket scientists use—expressed in a way that could be applied in everyday life. The book illustrates the methods (the 7 secrets) with anecdotes, quotations and biographical sketches of famous scientists, ideas from sci-fi, personal stories and insights, and occasionally a bit of space history. The author reveals that rocket science is just common sense applied to the extraordinarily uncommon environment of outer space and that rocket scientists are people, too.

PRAISE FOR BOOK

It’s really great!—Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Lunar Module Pilot, First Manned Landing on the Moon

"People of Earth…Attention!" Jim Longuski's book takes you on a journey of exploration to that nearly infinite space between the ears and behind the brows of that most mysterious of all creatures—the rocket scientist! Going well beyond the oft-used aphorisms, where no writer has gone before, he shows you how these gifted individuals think, feel, work, play, fantasize, rationalize, laugh and cry. From the glories of their epoch-making achievements to the tragedies of their magnificent failures, it is all here, told with insight, humor, objectivity and personal perspective. Without being preachy, lessons are offered that apply to anyone seeking to make professional or personal life just a little bit more successful and fun. I just couldn't set this book down!—Robert Cesarone, Rocket Scientist, Voyager Navigator, Space Communications Architect

This book is a must read for everyone—not just those who think they want to know how Rocket Scientists think. Do not be scared off by the title; it’s a delightful and wonderfully useful easy read.—Dr. William J. O’Neil, Galileo Project Manager, 1990-1998, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology

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Instant Creativity is a collection of tried and tested techniques to encourage individuals and groups to make the most of their creativity It offers over 70 quick and simple exercises to help find fresh ideas and solutions to problems. It is designed to assist in combating low inspiration, brainstorming ideas for new projects, creating a better understanding of an ongoing problem, or for seeking a general direction. The range of ideas will help tap into the creative energies of any individual or an uninspired team. They are particularly useful for marketers, advertising professionals, and project designers..
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An Adweek Book
Master the techniques that top companies use to spark creativity
In today's business environment, gaining the competitive edge through creative and original thinking is a crucial component of brand strategy. Creative leader of advertising Tom Monahan offers a fresh look at the subject, providing hard and fast methods for freeing the mind and inspiring active creativity in oneself and others. His 180-degree Thinking(TM), 100 MPH Method, and other techniques he employs in his creative consulting practice are easy-to-use strategies for unleashing new ideas and facilitating creative product development, advertising, and marketing plans. This book has the added benefit of Monahan's experience of using these methods at A-list client companies..
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The Thoughtstorm® Manual
A group discovery tool that can unlock the answer to nearly any question in the universe. What do you want to know?

In the years since its first appearance in 1986, Thoughtstorm has established itself as a favorite tool of the entrepreneur. It has inspired the creation of thousands of businesses and sits on the bookshelves of some of the wealthiest people in the world. The book is deceptively profound in its ability to generate insights into the problems facing all of us.

The current edition is an extensive revision of the original Thoughtstorm package and incorporates recent research as well as a newly written chapter explaining why Thoughtstorm works.

Answering the questions in Section Two of this manual will reveal more insights and opportunities than you dreamed possible. Follow the simple instructions, meet with a few friends, and you will quickly discover the power of Thoughtstorm..
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