about the book a CHILD in Us: The creative Thinking Handbook
about the book a CHILD in Us: The creative Thinking Handbook
Book cover for A CHILD in US Creative Thinking Handbook

Unlock Next-Level Creative Thinking Skills for the AI Future

The systematic roadmap to consistently generating breakthrough solutions by rediscovering your inner creative superpower.

A CHILD in US: The Creative Thinking Handbook

Discover how to

Be a Creative Thinker

Cited as the #1 skill in the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report. Master Proven Creative Problem Solving Techniques and Innovation Skills Development now.

When Standard Solutions Stop Working: Why the Future Demands Innovation Skills Development

In today’s AI-driven world, routine thinking is a liability. The World Economic Forum has identified Creative Thinking as the single most critical skill for success. Yet, 78% of business leaders struggle to find employees with the right Creative Problem Solving Techniques. You don’t need random “think outside the box” mantras; you need a reliable method. A CHILD in Us: The Creative Thinking Handbook provides that method.

The CHILD Creative Thinking Framework: Your Systematic Roadmap to Creativity & Innovation

A CHILD in US: The Creative Thinking Handbook offers a proven, repeatable approach to mastering Creative Thinking Skills for Professionals. This proprietary CHILD Framework breaks down complex innovation into five learnable cognitive traits, transforming creative success from a chance event into a reliable process:

Diagram of the CHILD Creative Thinking Framework © Gaurav Yadav

Figure 1. The CHILD Framework: The CHILD Loop

A CHILD in US: The Framework is based on CURIOSITY HEURISTICS (Smart Shortcuts) IMAGINATION LACONIC (Power of Precision) DEDUCTIVE (Logical Flow)

The Essential Guide for Leaders and Future-Ready Professionals

This Handbook is designed for:

  • Corporate Leaders seeking to instill a culture of innovation skills development.

  • Managers who need practical, systematic Creative Problem Solving Techniques for complex challenges.

  • Professionals looking to future-proof their careers and elevate their Creative Thinking Skills.

A CHILD is a natural genius: they question Curiously, think Heuristically, dream Imaginatively, speak Laconically, and reason Deductively—turning complexity into clarity.

- Gaurav

World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025
World Economic Forum

Future-Ready Skills for Tomorrow's Challenges

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 identifies creative thinking, curiosity, and empathy as the top three skills professionals need to thrive in an AI-powered workplace.

While technology handles routine tasks, humans excel at:
– Creative problem solving techniques that generate novel solutions
– Innovation skills development that drives organizational growth
– Design Thinking Framework application that creates user-centered solutions
– Business creativity training that builds competitive advantages

A CHILD in Us: A Creative Thinking Handbook provides the systematic approach you need to develop these critical capabilities.

The Future Demands Creative Thinkers

Core skills 2030 according to The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025

Artificial intelligence transforms routine work daily, making Creative Thinking the ultimate human advantage. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 identifies creative thinking as the #1 skill professionals need for career success in the next decade.

Organizations worldwide face an innovation crisis. While technology handles predictable tasks, complex problem-solving requires human creativity, curiosity, and breakthrough thinking that no algorithm can replicate.

Companies investing in innovation skills development report 67% higher revenue growth than competitors. Yet 78% of business leaders struggle to find employees with strong Creative Problem Solving Techniques. This skills gap creates unprecedented opportunities for those who master systematic creative thinking.

The shift is already happening. Forward-thinking professionals develop creative capabilities now, while others wait for disruption to force change.

When Standard Solutions Stop Working

Research shows 73% of professionals feel trapped in routine thinking patterns. Teams default to familiar approaches, even when facing unprecedented challenges requiring innovative solutions.

The cost of Creative Stagnation is measurable:

  • Innovation initiatives fail at 70% rates due to inadequate creative processes
  • Teams spend 40% more time on problem-solving without systematic creative thinking framework approaches
  • Organizations lose competitive advantages when breakthrough thinking becomes random rather than reliable


Modern workplace complexity demands more than brainstorming sessions and “think outside the box” mantras. Professionals need proven creative problem solving techniques that work under pressure, tight deadlines, and resource constraints.

The CHILD framework addresses this crisis directly. Instead of hoping for creative inspiration, you develop systematic approaches that generate breakthrough solutions consistently.

Transform Your Thinking with Proven Methods

Relatable Stories

Relatable Stories

From Leonardo da Vinci to Elon Musk, discover how history’s greatest innovators used creative thinking patterns you can learn and apply. These stories make abstract concepts concrete and actionable. The examples bring the CHILD traits to life, making the lessons more real and meaningful.

Practical Exercises

Practical Exercises

Get hands-on with exercises designed for immediate application. Start with simple observation techniques and progress to complex Creative Problem Solving Techniques that deliver measurable results.

Step-by-Step Guides

Step-by-Step Guides

Follow clear, action-driven instructions for every creative challenge. Whether you’re brainstorming, making decisions, or communicating innovations, you’ll have a proven roadmap.

Action-Oriented Insights

Action-Oriented Insights

You won’t just read about ideas—you’ll learn how to apply them. By the end of the book, you’ll have a personal strategy for using the CHILD framework in your everyday life to drive growth, solve complex problems, and build innovation cultures that attract top talent.

Book cover for A CHILD in US Creative Thinking Handbook

A CHILD in Us: The Creative Thinking Handbook

Join our community of innovators and receive:

  • Free CHILD Framework assessment tool
  • Weekly Creative insights and exercises
  • Exclusive previews of book chapters and bonus content
  • Priority access to workshops and Business Creativity Training programs
  • Member-only Innovation Skills Development resources

Exclusive Creative Thinking Resources

Contents

Introduction 1

Before We Begin 1

Curiosity 11

Curiosity Unleashed 13

Reviving the Curious Mind 33

Curiosity in Harmony 51

Illustration Page 1

Heuristics 67

Heuristics for the Aiding of Easier Solutions 69

Breaking Barriers with Practical Wisdom 81

Heuristics in Collaborative Problem-Solving 99

Illustration Page 2

Reflection 103

Rediscovering the Child in Us 105

Final Thoughts 115

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a CHILD in US: The Creative Thinking HandBook

A CHILD in Us: The Creative Thinking Handbook

Join our community of innovators and receive:

  • Free CHILD Framework assessment tool
  • Weekly Creative insights and exercises
  • Exclusive previews of book chapters and bonus content
  • Priority access to workshops and Business Creativity Training programs
  • Member-only Innovation Skills Development resources

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