Name: Huda Ghazi Faruq

Subject: SCAMPER for Creative Thinking

SCAMPER for Creative Thinking

Scenario: The Case of the Disengaged Team
Statement: A mid-sized tech company has a team responsible for ongoing software maintenance. While
technically competent, the team lacks motivation. Morale is low, deadlines are often missed, and there's little
sense
of innovation or ownership over their work.

Applying SCAMPER:

S C A M P E R

Substitute Combine Adapt Modify Put to Eliminate Reverse

Another Use

1-Replace 1-Merge 1-Adjust 1-Revamp 1-Apply 1-Remove 1-Empower

routine tasks maintenance communication workspace for technical administrative frontline staff
with short- tasks with channels for collaboration expertise for hurdles to for decision-
term, high- professional regular and cross- focus on value- making and
impact development feedback. innovation. departmental adding tasks. process
projects. opportunities. mentorship. improvement.
2-Flex project
2-Swap 2-Blend management
traditional individual for diverse
meetings goals with work styles.
with team-based
interactive incentives.
workshops.
 Case study using EQ

Scenario: Team Conflict

Situation: You're working on a project. Two teammates are locked in disagreement over the best approach,
getting increasingly heated and stalling progress.

Applying Emotional Intelligence:

Low EQ Response High EQ Response

 Disregarding teammates' concerns.  Validating teammates' emotions.

 Allowing conflict escalation without  Facilitating respectful dialogue.

intervention.
 Providing ongoing support and follow-up.
 Neglecting emotional aspects, focusing solely
on tasks.