Conceptual Blockbusting

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Conceptual Blockbusting

• A Guide to BETTER Ideas

(John L. Adams)
Intellectual
Expressive
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Intellectual blocks occur when . . . .
information is incorrectly collected, formulated
or processed.

• Lack of information / Incorrect information
• Formulating problem in incorrect language (e.g.,
  verbal, math, visual)
• Inflexible or inadequate use of intellectual
  problem-solving strategies

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Intellectual Blocks

• Using the Wrong Language (verbal, mathematical,
  visual, rhetoric, formal)
• Language as responsible for the wiring of your
  brain
• Sauvage)
• Language and it expressive boundaries

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Choose the Right Problem-Solving Language

• Types of language verbal, mathematical, visual,
  rhetoric

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Expressive blocks restrict conceptualization at
the final stage of idea-expression.

• Inadequate language skill to ex-press idea
  (verbally, visually, musically, etc.)
• Slowness in expression cant record ideas
  quickly enough

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Language techniques

• Reduce problem to a manageable set of tasks.
• Structure and order task sequence.
• Sharpen focus and direction to tasks.
• Cognitive tools address, describe and represent
  the problem.
• Platform for further analysis or work.
• Communication medium between interested parties.
• Disseminates results

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Expressive Blocks