The IDEAL Problem Solver: A Guide for Improving Thinking, Learning, and Creativity / John D. Bransford and Barry S. Stein

Bransford and Stein introduce the IDEAL framework—Identify, Define, Explore, Act and Look—as a practical way to approach problems at work, at school and at home. Everyday examples and illustrated puzzles connect the method to learning, memory, evaluating ideas, generating alternatives, overcoming creative blocks and communicating more effectively.