Generating and Developing Ideas

Abstract

Abstract This chapter focuses on the generation and development of ideas. It starts by discussing a typology of four different idea generation and development contexts characterized by different degrees of strength ranging from weak to strong and the nature of the problem being either open or closed. With a view to idea generation and development processes it analyses the significance of time, interactions, and objects and discusses relational and transactional dynamics in the generation and development of ideas. With a view to practices the chapter presents and analyses cognitive practices that focus on the mental processes of individuals, and interactive processes that consider the influence of other individuals and context.