Introduction --
Who should read this book? --
How this book is different : taking a creative approach to leadership --
Pt. I. Foundational principles for leaders --
1. Change, leadership, and creativity : the powerful connection --
Chapter at a glance --
Creative change : it's not changing the baby --
Evolving views of leadership : the emergence of creativity as a core competence --
Creativity : the necessary fuel for change --
Applying what you've learned --
2. Creative problem solving : a framework for creative leadership --
Chapter at a glance --
Applying imagination to solve complex problems : that's what leaders do --
Knowing when to apply creative thinking --
Management, creative management, and creative leadership : what's the difference? --
Leaders are creative problem solvers --
Creative problem solving : introducing the thinking skills --
Applying what you've learned --
3. Creative leadership : the foundational skills for creative problem solving --
Chapter at a glance --
Creative thinking : a higher-order thinking skill for leaders --
Dynamic balance : the heart of creative thinking and the creative problem solving process --
Divergent thinking skills : fluency, flexibility, elaboration, and originality --
Convergent thinking skills : evaluate and envision --
Creativity : it involves both the head and the heart --
Applying what you've learned --
4. Creative leadership : the cognitive and affective skill base for creative problem solving --
Chapter at a glance --
Creative thinking skills for leaders --
A closer look at the cognitive and affective skills in creative problem solving --
Applying what you've learned --
5. Transforming your thinking : developing a creative mind-set --
Chapter at a Glance --
Diverge and converge : it's about thinking and behaving --
Principles for divergent thinking --
Principles for convergent thinking --
Allow for incubation : the wild-card principle --
Applying what you've learned --
Pt. II. Thinking tools for leaders --
6.Assessing the situation : tools for diagnostic thinking --
Chapter at a glance --
Diagnostic thinking in leadership : gathering and using data to make informed decisions --
How the affective skill mindfulness supports diagnostic thinking --
The nature and purpose of assessing the situation --
Executing each step of the creative problem solving process : a word about tools --
Divergent thinking tools for assessing the situation --
Convergent thinking tools for assessing the situation --
Using convergent tools throughout the process --
Getting around in the creative problem solving process : metacognitive tools for determining next steps within the process --
Applying what you've learned --
7. Exploring the vision : tools for visionary thinking --
Chapter at a glance --
Visionary thinking in leadership --
How the affective skill dreaming supports visionary thinking --
The nature and purpose of exploring the vision --
Divergent thinking tools for exploring the vision --
Convergent thinking tools for exploring the vision --
What's next in the creative problem solving process --
Applying what you've learned --
8. Formulating challenges : tools for strategic thinking --
Chapter at a glance --
Strategic thinking in leadership --
How the affective skill sensing gaps supports strategic thinking --
The nature and purpose of formulating challenges --
Divergent thinking tools for formulating challenges --
Convergent thinking tools for formulating challenges --
What's next in the creative problem polving process --
Applying what you've learned --
9. Exploring ideas : tools for ideational thinking --
Chapter at a glance --
Ideational thinking in leadership --
How the affective skill playfulness supports ideational thinking --
The nature and purpose of exploring ideas --
Divergent thinking tools for exploring ideas --
Convergent thinking tools for exploring ideas --
What's next in the creative problem solving process --
Applying ehat you've learned --
10. Formulating solutions : tools for evaluative thinking --
Chapter at a glance --
Evaluative thinking in leadership --
How the affective skill avoiding premature closure supports evaluative thinking --
The nature and purpose of formulating solutions --
Divergence and convergence in formulating solutions : it's a brand-new game --
What's next in the creative problem solving process --
Applying what you've learned --
11. Exploring acceptance : tools for contextual thinking --
Chapter at a glance --
Contextual thinking in leadership --
How the affective skill sensitivity to environment supports contextual thinking --
The nature and purpose of exploring acceptance --
Divergent thinking tools for exploring acceptance --
Convergent thinking tools for exploring acceptance --
What's next in the creative problem solving process --
Applying what you've learned --
12. Formulating a plan : tools for tactical thinking --
Chapter at a glance --
Tactical thinking in leadership --
How the affective skill tolerance for risks supports tactical thinking --
The nature and purpose of formulating a plan --
Divergent thinking tools for formulating a plan --
Convergent thinking tools for formulating a plan --
What's next in the creative problem solving process --
Applying what you've learned --
Pt. III. Additional factors that influence leaders --
13. Psychological diversity : leading people with different creativity styles --
Chapter at a glance --
Psychological diversity and leadership effectiveness --
Kirton Adaptor-Innovator Theory : two distinct and valuable approaches to creativity and change --
FourSight : understanding how people engage in the creative process --
The four preferences : using FourSight to improve personal performance --
Using FourSight to improve team performance --
A comment on psychological inventories --
Applying what you've learned --
14. Building a climate for creativity : how leadership sets the tone --
Chapter at a glance --
Introduction : some basics about climate --
The leadership-climate connection --
Creative climate in organizations : what to look for --
Final thoughts for leaders : what you do may not be as important as how you do it --
Applying what you've learned --
Conclusion --
Developing creativity for leadership --
Where to begin? --
Internalizing the skills of creative leadership : becoming a creative change leader --
Where do you go from here? --
Some closing thoughts --
Case studies --
Becoming a creative change leader : manifesting a vision : how one oerson became a creative change leader in her organization --
Creating a creative culture : a turnaround story : how creative problem solving and creative leadership revived a theater company --
Creative climate : work environment allows IDEO to deliver promise of innovation.

"Successful leadership today relies heavily on an individual's ability to effectively respond to and proactively drive change--in short, to be creative. This book helps readers enhance their creative talents and employ these skills as a leader, providing a concrete set of principles and procedures based in creativity that, once internalized, will forever change how we lead. "--Book jacket.