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Creative Thinking and Innovation

Name: Creative Thinking and Innovation
Price: 297.00 USD
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Creative thinking and innovation are vital components in both our personal and professional lives. This two-day workshop helps you recognize your own creative potential, build environments that foster creativity, apply structured problem-solving tools, and implement innovative ideas—both individually and as part of a team.

19 lessons8 modules900 minutes

What you'll learn

Identify the difference between creativity and innovation
Recognize your own creativity and creative potential
Build a personal creative environment
Explain the importance of creativity and innovation in business
Apply problem-solving steps and tools to real-world challenges
Use individual and group techniques to generate creative ideas
Implement creative ideas through structured planning and innovation

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Creativity in Problem Solving Creativity doesn't exist in a vacuum—it is a critical ingredient in effective problem solving. Understanding *where* creativity fits into the problem-solving process helps you apply it with greater purpose and precision. The Three-Phase Problem-Solving Model **Phase 1 – Problem Identification:** Before you can solve a problem, you must understand it clearly. This phase involves *perception* (is there a problem, and whose is it?), *definition* (what is the problem, stated as a question?), and *analysis* (using tools like breaking the issue into smaller parts, asking who/what/where/when/why/how, and seeking expert input). Rushing this phase leads to solving the wrong problem. **Phase 2 – Idea Generation (Creativity):** Once the problem is clearly defined, creativity takes center stage. This is where you generate options—using tools like brainstorming, the checkerboard method, or research and reporting. The goal is to produce a range of possible solutions before evaluating them. Avoid filtering ideas too early; let creativity flow freely first. **Phase 3 – Implementation (Innovation):** The best idea means nothing without execution. This phase involves planning—breaking the solution into manageable tasks, assigning responsibilities, identifying resources, and setting deadlines—followed by implementation and feedback. Csikszentmihalyi's Creative Problem-Solving Model Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi offers a complementary model with five phases: 1. **Preparation** – Immersing yourself in the problem 2. **Incubation** – Letting ideas percolate; unexpected connections begin

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Creative Thinking and Innovation

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Curriculum

What Is Creativity and Innovation?

Individual Creativity

Developing the Right Environment for Creativity

Creativity and Innovation in Business

The Problem-Solving Process

Creative Techniques

Encouraging Creativity in a Team

Putting It All Together

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