Disney’s Creativity Method

A. Templates and Worksheets for Disney’s Creativity Method

1. Dreamer Worksheet
   • Idea generation prompt
   • Space for brainstorming ideas and concepts
   • Encouragement for imaginative and bold thinking
2. Realist Worksheet
   • Criteria for evaluating the feasibility and practicality of ideas
   • Space for developing action plans and strategies
   • Considerations for resources, constraints, and target audience
3. Critic Worksheet
   • Criteria for assessing potential risks, challenges, and improvements
   • Space for providing constructive feedback and suggestions
   • Considerations for long-term impact, sustainability, and alignment with goals

B. Additional Resources for Creative Thinking and Innovation

1. Books:
   • “The Imagineering Way: Ideas to Ignite Your Creativity” by the Disney Imagineers
   • “Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All” by Tom Kelley and David Kelley
   • “The Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from IDEO, America’s Leading Design Firm” by Tom Kelley and Jonathan Littman
2. Websites:
   • IDEO U (www.ideou.com): Online courses and resources on design thinking and innovation
   • Creative Bloq (www.creativebloq.com): Inspiration, tips, and advice for creative professionals
   • Fast Company’s Co.Design (www.fastcompany.com/co-design): Articles and insights on design, creativity, and innovation
3. Podcasts:
   • The Accidental Creative: Interviews and insights on creativity and innovation in the workplace
   • The IDEO Futures Podcast: Conversations on design, innovation, and entrepreneurship
   • The Creative Life Podcast: Interviews with artists, writers, and other creative professionals about their creative journeys and processes

C. Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts

1. Disney Creativity Method: A creative problem-solving approach developed by Walt Disney that involves three distinct roles: Dreamer, Realist, and Critic.
2. Dreamer: The role in the Disney Creativity Method focuses on generating imaginative, bold, and innovative ideas without constraints.
3. Realist: The role in the Disney Creativity Method that evaluates the feasibility, practicality, and implementation of ideas generated in the Dreamer stage.
4. Critic: The role in the Disney Creativity Method focuses on assessing potential risks, challenges, and improvements to ideas, ensuring they are aligned with organizational goals and sustainable in the long term.
5. Groupthink: A phenomenon that occurs when group members strive for consensus and harmony at the expense of critical thinking, leading to a need for more diversity in ideas and perspectives.
6. Creative Problem Solving: Using imagination, innovation, and critical thinking to develop new solutions and ideas that address challenges or opportunities.