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.
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, case studies, and video clips with extensive debriefs.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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.
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
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
INFORMATECH is the region’s leading provider of in-house custom-designed courses. We have been tailoring in-house solutions for our clients aimed at helping them achieve short term training wins or long term strategic requirements. In addition to being significantly cost effective, these courses are constantly in demand because they:
If you did not find the appropriate date or venue suitable for you, or you would like to join the course online, you can request a custom course from the link below.
We offer group and corporate discounts on many courses. These discounts are available for clients who want to maximize their return on investment.
We offer individual discounts on many courses for people who are self-sponsored and make their payment in full and upfront at the time of registration.
Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s HR/Training department except for self-nominations which are to be paid in advance using the “payment by self” option on the online registration form. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. Registration confirmation is subject to INFORMATECH's review of registration request and seat availability.
Clients are responsible for any type of tax levied in their country.
If you are interested in having a course custom-designed for your organization, please submit a request using the link below. Once we receive your duly completed request, one of our business development professionals or consultants will get in touch with you to understand your requirements with more detail and answer any relevant questions you may have. After all pertinent information has been exchanged, we will work on the custom-designed request and send you the proposal you require and work with you to identify the ideal period and place for delivering the custom-designed solution.