Sidney Parnes

Sidney Parnes was a pioneering educator in creative thinking and innovation. He developed methods to help individuals and groups enhance their creative problem-solving abilities. His approach emphasizes structured techniques for generating new ideas and solutions, fostering originality while systematically exploring challenges. Parnes co-founded the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) process, which is widely used in education, business, and personal development to improve creative thinking skills and encourage innovative outcomes. His work bridges the gap between rational analysis and imaginative thinking, making creativity a practical and applicable skill for various real-world situations.