image from flickr, by Kroks CornerSometimes we are stuck in a problem and unable to escape from our "main track" of thinking. But there are many ways to escape - the random stimulation method is the easiest method of all.
The random stimulation is provided by a random object or word or person or magazine or exhibition. The main thing is that it cannot be chosen because if it is chosen then it si chosen through its relevance to current ideas and therefore will reinforce rather than change them. It is a matter of exposing oneself to a random influence or deliberately producing one. (source: Edward de Bono's Thinking Course, Powerful Tools to Transform your Thinking, p. 62f, see the book on google books)
The most simple form is the random word. Just test it (Random Word Brainstorming).
Another good tool is Random word generator
ReplyDeleteIt allows you to generate several words at once which can be good if you want to play some of the games outlined in Edward De Bono's 'How to have Creative Ideas' book.