Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
Description
Teams and individuals need creativity and analytical thinking skills to solve problems, identify opportunities, implement initiatives and manage change.This very enjoyable Creative Thinking & Problem Solving course provides an opportunity to understand creativity and explore techniques which can be used both individually and to stimulate groups.It combines this with the rigour related to accurate diagnosis of 'issues' and effective implementation – turning ideas into action!
Course Membership
Anyone who needs both creativity and analytical skills to solve problems or develop new opportunities. The course is particularly relevant to team leaders who want to stimulate creativity within their…
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Teams and individuals need creativity and analytical thinking skills to solve problems, identify opportunities, implement initiatives and manage change.This very enjoyable Creative Thinking & Problem Solving course provides an opportunity to understand creativity and explore techniques which can be used both individually and to stimulate groups.It combines this with the rigour related to accurate diagnosis of 'issues' and effective implementation – turning ideas into action!
Course Membership
Anyone who needs both creativity and analytical skills to solve problems or develop new opportunities. The course is particularly relevant to team leaders who want to stimulate creativity within their teams.
Course Objectives
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To help participants develop both a creative and structured approach to problem solving
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To equip participants with a range of techniques they can use to run 'creative thinking & problem solving sessions'
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To provide an opportunity for participants to focus on some of the real problems faced by their teams and organisations and consider ways to 'move things forward'
Course Outline
Introduction to creative thinking & problem solving
Innovation & creativity in organisations and teams – 'continuous improvement'
The interaction of creative and analytical thinking
Factors that inhibit creative thinking
'Group-think'
Creativity and how the brain works
Thinking hats and thinking styles
Facilitating creative problem solving sessions
Decision making – intuition, participation, risk taking
Implementing change - getting support and making it happen
Techniques include:
Brainstorming
Pattern notes and spider-grams
SWOT & PEST analysis
Slip techniques
Random stimulation techniques
Fishbone, how-how and why-why techniques
Attribute modification
Decision matrices
Force-field analysis
Course Methods
Creative Thinking & Problem Solving involves participants in lots of exercises and discussion!
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