This is in reference to explorer's query.There are various techniques of creative thinking available to enhance our cretivity.These are certainly of great help.For an overview of these techniques, I would like to sent some related links.Hope this would give you some idea on it.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~charles57/Creative/Techniques/

Creativity for ID

Hi friends!
As we are working towards becoming a successful instructional designers, I think 'creativity' is the buzzword alongwith our ID skills. It becomes very essential for an ID to be creative as she/he has to constantly design instructions in a creative way to ensure learners sustain their interest in learning.It becomes a challenge to sustain their interest level in a non face-face situation.