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What does it mean?
Creation involves changing how things relate to each other.
In plain terms
To create is to change relationships.
What can you take from it?
Focus on changing connections to create something new.

Where it applies

  • brainstorming
  • teamwork
  • problem solving

Putting it to work

  • rearrange existing ideas
  • redefine roles
  • map connections

Questions to consider

  • How can you change a relationship to create?
  • What relationships need modification?

Another view

This definition is very broad and may not distinguish creation from simple change.

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