The Creative Thinking Factory
Master the Arts of Divergent and Convergent Thinking to Brainstorm Breakthrough Ideas, Solve Complex Problems, and Drive Innovation.By Rikard Halpert
Length1h 52m
About this audiobook
This book is a blueprint for building your own idea factory. It’s for the professional, artist, or entrepreneur who knows that innovation is not a lightning strike, but a process that can be designed, built, and run.
We will demystify creativity by breaking it down into its two core engines: Divergent Thinking (the art of going wide and creating options) and Convergent Thinking (the art of focusing and making choices).
You will learn not just the theory, but the practical tools, techniques, and habits required to fire up your own mental assembly line. By the end, you won't be waiting for inspiration; you'll be manufacturing it on demand.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (2)
GenreBusiness and Economics, Education and Learning
Length1 hr 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title Page
2The Blueprints for a Better Brain
3Chapter 1: The Raw Materials
4Chapter 2: Shutting Down the Internal Critic
5Chapter 3: The First Rule of Idea Generation
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6Chapter 4: The Idea Generation Toolkit
7Chapter 5: Connecting the Unconnected
8Chapter 6: The Great Funnel
9Chapter 7: Finding the Signal in the Noise
10Chapter 8: The Decision Matrix
11Chapter 9: The Full Production Cycle
12Chapter 10: The Innovative Team
13Conclusion: The Foreman of Your Mind
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The Velocity AdvantageRikard Halpert1h 52m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Durable TeamRikard Halpert2h 9m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Narrative AdvantageRikard Halpert2h 47m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Insightful InquiryRikard Halpert1h 40m5.0 (1)$9.99
The Adaptive Leader's AdvantageRikard Halpert2h 6m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Reflective LeaderRikard Halpert2h 23m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Innovation MindsetRikard Halpert1h 58m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Persuasive CommunicatorRikard Halpert1h 58m Only with Ultra
Mental Models for 21st-Century LeadersRikard Halpert1h 58m Only with Ultra
Discovering Your Core ValuesRikard Halpert4h 54m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Strategic Thinker’s BlueprintRikard Halpert1h 44m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
Running Effective MeetingsRikard Halpert1h 48m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Sponsorship CatalystRikard Halpert7h 52m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Unspoken ContractRikard Halpert2h 39m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Alignment EngineRikard Halpert2h 15m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Resolution FrameworkRikard Halpert2h 8m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
A Guide to Persuasion and NegotiationRikard Halpert1h 56m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Feedback LoopRikard Halpert1h 10m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
Speak to InfluenceRikard Halpert1h 46m4.5 (2) Only with Ultra
Mastering Emotional IntelligenceRikard Halpert1h 47m5.0 (2) Only with Ultra
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