Creative Thinking

MC104

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Creativity is recognized as a key success driver for organizations and individuals. While some consider creativityan 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 anyonein 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.

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

Assesstheir 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

Supervisors, managers, team and project leaders, and all individuals who need to adopt a more creative approach in life orat 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.

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

This course uses a mix of interactive techniques which, in addition to brief presentations by the consultant, include self awareness tests, exercises using newly learned creative techniques, games, lateral thinking exercises and puzzles, casestudies, and video clips with extensive debriefs

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