Creative Thinking For Problem Solving

Take a structured approach to out-of-the-box thinking

What you’ll learn
Better and more innovative decisions
Solve problems that felt like “stumpers”
Tapping into the pure creativity of your childhood
More fun and job satisfaction
Requirements
This course can be taken and enjoyed by anyone.
Description
This workshop is a structured approach to out-of-the-box thinking. You’ll learn real-world tools and techniques you can use alone and with your teams to help solve complicated problems when a solution is not readily apparent. We’re generally asked to access and use our analytical thinking skills in the workplace. In this course, you’ll stop to look at the real problems you face in the workplace and learn how to apply a different, more creative mindset to solve those problems and come up with new, innovative ideas. Don’t worry, this course isn’t just for “creative-types.” It’s for anyone looking to enhance the way they work by expanding their sense of curiosity and creative thinking skills.Who Should Attend:This workshop is designed for all professionals involved in finding solutions to non-standard challenges or problems without ready solutions.Outcomes:Better and more innovative decisionsThe ability to solve problems that felt like “stumpers”More fun and job satisfactionCourse Breakdown:Why we become less creative as we get olderReal-World practices we can put in place to bring creativity backA step-by-step method to solve problems creativelyHow to rationally evaluate creative ideasDebunking myths and removing obstacles to adult creative thinkingUsing mental warm-ups to activate and unleash personal creativitySkills Covered:CreativityProblem SolvingInnovationChange AgilityDecision MakingAdaptabilityCollaboration

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What is Creativity?

Lecture 3 Practicing Curiosity

Lecture 4 Cognitive Flexibility

Lecture 5 Idea Generation

Lecture 6 Creative Process and Q-Storming

Lecture 7 Mindmapping

Lecture 8 Let It Sit

Lecture 9 Spark It Up

Lecture 10 Verification

Lecture 11 Conclusion

This workshop is designed for all professionals involved in finding solutions to non-standard challenges or problems without ready solutions.