Robert Alan Black

In 1976 I (Alan) met Bob Eberle, creator of SCAMPER, who talked me into going to CPSI. In 1977 I traveled in 24 countries for 110 days. Then in 1978 at my first CPSI I walked into a room where Sid Shore did a session titled: What’s Good About It?! and I became hooked on creative thinking tools and has been ever since for 33 years. I have written and co-written over 20 books focused on creative thinking and creative thinking tools and have had over500 articles published in newspapers, magazines, journals, newsletter and ezines. Beginning in 1976 I have given over 3600 presentations around the US in over 40 states and the globe in over 40 countries. Since 1997 I have been creating and sharing Cre8ng Challenges: daily exercises and tools for expanding, enriching and reawakening creative thinking skills. I did my doctorate in the teaching of creative thinking tools with Dr. E. Paul Torrance. For nearly 31 years I was a presenter/leader at CPSI and at ACA for 10 years and served on the ACA Board as coordinator of international connection. Most of the time now I travel the world like Johnny Appleseed promoting the development of Cre8ng Workplaces from the front and rear door to the top floor.