Thursday, October 10, 2002, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. THINKING SIDEWAYS Pat Taft, CHP International, Inc., Nebraska Session Description: This session focuses on the mental barriers that interfere with creative thinking, planning and problem solving.  Participants will review myths associated with creativity and learn how to eliminate or minimize these barriers.  This will challenge your ability to be more creative regardless of what your position is in your organization. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify personal mental barriers that inhibit creativity 2. Define the myths of creativity 3. Identify techniques for eliminating or minimizing mental barriers to creativity Level:  Basic Conference Theme(s): Opportunity, Reflection