For discussing some leadership issues I came across Walt Disney’s creativity model. He talked about “Imagineering” combining imagination and engineering. I think for a lot ot TEL projects it would be good to think more in terms of Walt’s perspectives on bringing dreams to solutions.

Walt had three perspectives on creativity the dreamer, the realist, and the critic.

• The dreamer has no limits, give me a magic wand and all imagination.
• The realist embeds this in reality and ask what is real and what is feasible?
• The critic looks at the most critical barriers and be the devil’s advocate.

So for your next TEL workshop just split up in rooms and take the three positions and try to synchronize them. Can be very helpful !

Some selected links:

• http://designtaxi.com/article/101831/Brainstorming-Method-Dreamer-Realist-Spoiler/
• http://creativethinking.net/articles/2011/08/29/walt-disney’s-creative-thinking-technique/
• http://www.interactivebodywork.com/disney.html

Walt Disney about adding sound to cartoons 😉

http://youtu.be/xPWGCC_BYE8