Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques - Virtual Learning

Why Attend

Creativity is recognized as a key success driver for organizations and individuals. While some consider creativity an innate talent that one may or may not have, the modern prevalent thinking is that it is a skill which, given the right nurturing environment, can be developed and harnessed by anyone in any organization.

In this course we examine the conditions necessary to build such an environment. Through the use of examples from the worlds of business, art and science and with the practical application of tools such as brainstorming, mind mapping and others, we give participants the instruments they need to transform their life, their environment and their workplace.

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Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Assess their potential for creativity and innovation
Apply creative thinking skills and methods in work related or personal situations
Practice thinking in non-conventional ways by thinking out of the box, using mind mapping, picture associations and other methods
Employ a variety of creative thinking strategies in the workplace
Create a pleasant work environment conducive to creativity for self and others

Target Audience

Supervisors, managers, team and project leaders, and all individuals who need to adopt a more creative approach in life or at work, whether to solve problems, come up with new initiatives, initiate and introduce changes, or deal with personal or organizational issues in non-conventional ways. The course will also benefit anyone interested in recognizing and developing their own or a group's creative potential.

Target Competencies

Creativity
Flexibility
Freedom from prejudice
Persistence
Versatility
Problem and situation analysis

Definition of creativity
- Introduction: creativity and civilization
- Defining invention, innovation and creativity
- Intelligence versus creativity
- Some theories of creativity
- Creative people in action
- Understanding the 2 hemispheres of the brain
- Right and left
- Lateral thinking
- Lateral thinking in action
- Applications of lateral thinking
Creativity as a business tool
- The creative thinker
- Constraints in the workplace
- The creative manager
- Three parts of creativity
  - Motivation
  - Domain expertise
  - Creative ability
- Innovation and organizational culture
- The creative attitude
- The creative methods
- Ways of overcoming barriers
- Tips for the workplace:
  - Developing a culture of creativity
  - Exploring problem areas
  - Generating ideas
  - Evaluating ideas
- Critical thinking
  - Critical thinking skills versus creative thinking
  - Ancient Greece
Exploring the idea generation process
- The Brainstorming Technique
- The six thinking hats
- De Bono’s four thinking styles
Creative thinking strategies
- Creativity tools
- Scamper technique
- Synectics technique
- Picture associations and biotechniques
- Mind mapping
- TRIZ
- Decision making
  - Anatomy of a problem
  - Barriers to decision making
  - Steps in creative problem solving
The power of opposite thinking
- Creative rule of thumb: the interplay of opposites
- Asking 'what if'
- Using opposite thinking

Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC)

MPC certified courses by Meirc Training and Consulting are designed for those willing to challenge themselves and go the extra distance. Participants who fully attend an MPC course and successfully complete the test on the last day, will receive a Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC), in addition to the one they receive for attendance. MPC certificates are regionally recognized and can be quite valuable when applying for more senior roles within the organization or outside.

Per participant

USD 2,250

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