Podcast
The Creative Manager
Hosted by Donal Thompson - Creative education · EN
The Creative Manager es un podcast semanal de 12 episodios para profesionales hispanohablantes que quieren mejorar su inglés mientras aprenden a pensar con más creatividad. En solo 5 minutos por episodio, Donal Thompson presenta técnicas como SCAMPER, TRIZ, los Seis Sombreros, “Yes, and…”, preguntas creativas, y más. Aprende a resolver problemas, liderar con ideas nuevas y potenciar tu equipo — todo en inglés claro y práctico. Check our our Creative Thinking skills course on www.donal.info
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Ep 12: Six Thinking Hats — Think in Different Colors
Aug 2000:07:40Tap to summarizeWhat if your team could look at a problem from six different angles — without arguing? In this final episode of the season, Donal Thompson introduces Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats, a powerful method for guiding group discussions, boosting creativity, and improving decision-making. Learn how to use colored “thinking hats” to structure your team’s ideas and emotions in a clear, productive flow.Discover a game-changing framework that makes meetings smarter, faster, and more inclusive — in just 5 minutes of clear English.
Transcribe →Ep 11: Heuristic Redefinition — Change the Rules, Change the Game
Aug 1300:07:35Tap to summarizeAre hidden assumptions holding your team back? This episode dives into Heuristic Redefinition, a powerful technique for innovation that challenges the "unwritten rules" and conventional thinking. Donal Thompson explains how identifying and deliberately breaking these hidden mentalshortcuts can unlock radical new solutions and change the game for your product, service, or process.🚀Discover how questioning "the way things are always done" can lead to groundbreaking ideas – all in about 5 minutes of clear English.
Transcribe →Ep 10: The Lotus Blossom — Expand One Idea into Many
Aug 600:07:42Tap to summarizeHave a great idea but want to explore all its potential? Or need to break down a complex problem into manageable parts? This episode introduces The Lotus Blossom Technique, a brilliant visual tool for systematic idea expansion. Donal Thompson explains how to grow a single core concept into a comprehensive network of related ideas and actionable solutions, ensuring you cover all angles.Learn to cultivate a wealth of ideas from one central theme, making your thinking more thorough and innovative – all in just 5 minutes of clear English.
Transcribe →Ep 9: TRIZ — Solving Impossible Problems with Contradictions
Jul 3000:05:07Tap to summarizeSome problems feel impossible — until you stop trying to compromise. In this episode, Donal Thompson introduces TRIZ, a problem-solving method born in Russia that helps you identify contradictions and unlock inventive solutions. Learn how to think like an engineer or inventor — and how to apply ideas from other industries to your own work.⚙️ Find out why the best solutions often come from outside your field — and how to use contradiction to spark innovation.
Transcribe →Ep 8: Metaphorical Thinking — See Your Problem in a New Light
Jul 2300:05:31Tap to summarizeWhat if your team is like a jazz band… or your project like a jungle path?In this episode, Donal Thompson introduces metaphoricalthinking — a creative tool that helps you understand challengesdifferently by comparing them to unrelated things. This fun, flexible technique unlocks hidden patterns, encourages playful thinking, and leads to surprising solutions.🔍 Learn how a simple metaphor can open up whole new ways of thinking— in just 5 minutes of practical English.
Transcribe →Ep 7: Attribute Swapping — Big Ideas from Small Changes
Jul 1600:05:24Tap to summarizeYou don’t need to reinvent everything to be creative — sometimes, just changing one part is enough. In this episode, Donal Thompson introduces attribute swapping, a fast, practical method to generate fresh ideas by modifying small details. Whether you’re improving a product, service, or team routine, this simple tool can help you break patterns and unlock surprising innovations.🔄 Discover how changing one attribute can lead to breakthrough thinking — in just 5 minutes of clear, actionable English.
Transcribe →Ep 6: Rethink Everything with SCAMPER
Jul 900:06:05Tap to summarizeStuck with the same old ideas? It’s time to SCAMPER your way to better thinking. In this episode, Donal Thompson introduces SCAMPER — a powerful, easy-to-use method for generating fresh solutions by asking the right kinds of questions. Whether you're improving a product, solving a team problem, orreimagining a service, SCAMPER gives you 7 creative angles to explore.🛠️ Learn how toSubstitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, and Reverse— and start innovating right now
Transcribe →Ep 5: Creativity Loves Constraints
Jul 200:05:25Tap to summarizeMany people think creativity means total freedom. But in reality, some of the best ideas come from working withinlimits. In this episode, Donal Thompson explores how constraints — like tight budgets, short deadlines, or unusual rules — can actually boost innovation.Learn why your team may be more creative when the box is smaller, and discover fun challenges you can try right away to spark better thinking.🧠 Discover the surprising power of boundaries in creative work — injust 5 minutes of clear English.
Transcribe →Ep 4: Brainwriting — A Better Way to Brainstorm
Jun 2500:04:54Tap to summarizeTired of brainstorming sessions where only a few people speak? In this episode, we explore brainwriting — a quieter, smarter, and more inclusive way to generate ideas. You’ll learn how it works, why it’s more effective than traditional brainstorming, and how to try it with your team this week.Ideal for Spanish-speaking managers who want to think creatively while improving their English.🎧 5 minutes. Easy to follow. Packed with value.
Transcribe →Ep 3: Ask Better Questions, Get Better Ideas
Jun 1800:05:23Tap to summarizeWant more creative ideas from your team? Start by changing your questions.In this episode of The Creative Manager, we explore how the way you ask questions can unlock innovation — or shut it down.You’ll learn why judgment kills creativity, and how one powerful phrase — “How might we…?” — can spark better thinking and better teamwork.Perfect for Spanish-speaking managers who want to improve their English and lead more creatively.🎧 5 minutes. Clear English. Real results.
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