•Perceptual Blocks
–Stereotyping
–Limiting the problem unnecessarily
–Saturation of information overload
•Emotional Blocks
–Fear of risk taking
–Lack of appetite for chaos
–Judging rather than generating ideas
•Cultural & Environmental Blocks
–Cultural or environmental constraints
–May cause displeasure to certain members of society
•Intellectual & Expressive Blocks
–Inability to focus and gather information
–Inability to communicate ideas