creativity technique(s)

• analogy/metaphor -- similarity & figures of speech
• brainstorming -- large quantity of ideas in short time
• blue slip(s) -- small cards to express ideas
• extrapolation(s) -- apply proven methods
• progressive abstraction -- alternative problem definition(s)
• 5W+H technique -- who/what/where/when/why/how
• force field(s) -- identify contributing or hindering force(s)
• peaceful setting -- relax and open mental process
• problem reversal(s) -- to provide different framework(s)
• association(s) -- use inclination to associate things
• wishful thinking -- to counteract analytical approach