Prompts for Thinking Outside the Box:

Challenge Assumptions:

• What if the opposite of our current solution is actually the answer?
• What are the underlying assumptions we're making about this problem? Are they valid?
• If the rules were completely different, how would we approach this situation?

Embrace Constraints:

• What existing limitations can be turned into creative advantages?
• How can we leverage what we have in new and unexpected ways?
• Can we combine limitations from different areas to create a unique solution?

Shift Perspectives:

• How would a child, an expert in a different field, or even an alien approach this problem?
• Can we reframe the problem entirely to see it from a new angle?
• What lessons can we learn from seemingly unrelated situations or historical events?

Encourage Randomness:

• What random object or concept can spark a new idea?
• Can we use word association games or mind maps to generate unexpected connections?
• Let's list all possible solutions, even seemingly silly ones, and build upon them.

Break Down Silos:

• Can we collaborate with people from different backgrounds and disciplines?
• Can we seek inspiration from other industries or even artistic fields?
• Let's explore unconventional partnerships and brainstorming sessions.

Embrace Experimentation:

• What can we learn from failed attempts or unexpected outcomes?
• Let's build prototypes cheaply and quickly to test our ideas iteratively.
• How can we create a safe space for experimentation and embracing failure?