On another hand, critical thinking is called convergent thinking, which is the process attempting to take many different ideas and draw them together toward a single goal or result. When it is time to shift from generating possibilities in CPS to using critical thinking, we prefer to use the term focusing as a focus is important to bring an image clearly and sharply into view. This is true in the thinking process, too. Effective problem solvers must do both- generating and focusing- not just one or the another. Generating many ideas will not be enough by itself to help you solve a problem. Similarly, if we rely only on the focusing side, we may have too few possibilities from which to choose. The successful problem solvers can, and do, learn to use both their creative and critical thinking abilities in harmony, generating options and focusing their thinking. Balanced use of creative and critical thinking in harmony is considered as the "heartbeat" of CPS. (Treffinger, et al., 2006).
II. Components and Stages of Creative Problem Solving.
In this paper, the writer talks about the Creative Problem Solving framework of Isaksen, Treffinger, & Dorval, 2000. The writer of this process paper considers the work of Treffinger, et al which involves the operational level of Creative Problem Solving. This operational level of Creative Problem Solving includes the three components and six stages. This level explains the purpose of one's problem-solving efforts and definite application of process which directs one's thinking to solve a problem in a creative way. To be more specific, the author of this paper reflects on the framework of Creative Problem Solving Process which is the research work of Treffinger, et al. (2006).
The Creative Problem Solving framework includes the eight specific stages within the four main components on which the writer's descriptions follow. The first component of CPS framework is an Understanding the Challenge that deals with exploring an objective in a broad way, create opportunity or challenge.