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The Four Roles of Creative Problem Solving by Roger von Oech

Discover the four essential roles in the creative problem-solving process outlined by Roger von Oech: The Explorer, the Artist, the Judge, and the Warrior. Each role contributes uniquely to generating innovative solutions—The Explorer seeks opportunities, the Artist creates innovative ideas, the Judge evaluates their worthiness, and the Warrior advocates for action. Learn strategies and behaviors associated with each role to enhance your problem-solving abilities and turn ideas into reality.

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The Four Roles of Creative Problem Solving by Roger von Oech

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  1. The Reason for all the Hats“The problem solving process” 1. Problem Finding 4. Action 2. Idea Finding 3. Solution Finding

  2. Roger von Oech – author/consultant(“A Kick in the Seat of the Pants”Harper & Row - 1986 • Problem Finding • Idea Finding • Solution Finding • Action the Idea

  3. Roger von Oech – 4 Roles with respect to our ideas • Explorer-Problem Finding • Artist-Idea Finding • Judge-Solution Finding • Warrior-Action the Idea

  4. von Oech-4 roles • The Explorer: • Seeking new territories and looking at possible opportunities • The Artist: • Creating new innovative ideas in response to an opportunity

  5. von Oech-4 roles • The Judge: • Evaluate the ideas generated to see if any are worthy of pursuit and implementation • The Warrior: • Fight for the idea, overcome obstacles and barriers and serve as a “champion” for the idea

  6. The Explorer (Von Oech) • Searches for Information • Strategies: • Takes the road less travelled • Look in outside fields, disciplines and industries. • Look at the big picture • Pay attention to detail

  7. The Explorer (Von Oech) Strategies cont’d: • Write down ideas • Behaviours • - Scavenger hunt • Microscope or telescope • Market research • Try a new skill • Wilderness camping

  8. The Artist (Von Oech) Turns resources into new ideas Strategies: • Imagine • Combine ideas • Break down barriers • Parody – Silly • Incubate • Outrageous

  9. The Artist (Von Oech) Behaviours: • Cooking gourmet dinners • Dancing at midnight under full moon • Write a poem or make up a joke • Design a costume • Wonder WHY? Or WHAT IF?

  10. The Judge (Von Oech) Evaluate the merits of an idea Strategies: • Objective, unbiased • Positive or negative • Chances for success • Consequences of failure • Timing • Verdict

  11. The Judge (Von Oech) Behaviours: • Comparison Shopping • Grade and essay • Make an investment • Vote • Referee

  12. The Warrior (Von Oech) Carries the idea into action Strategies: • Written plan • Get going • Follow through • Be ready to be knocked down • Savour your victories • Learn from defeats

  13. The Warrior (Von Oech) Behaviours: • Make a sales call • Competitive sports • Start a company • Negotiate a contract • Support a cause

  14. Problem Solving & von Oech 1. Problem Finding 4. 2. Action Idea Finding 3. Solution Finding

  15. Problem Solving & von Oech Problem Finding The Explorer Action Idea Finding The Warrior The Artist Solution Finding The Judge

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