Creative Thinking and Problem Solving

Who is it for
Ideal for project managers, middle and senior managers and those in creative roles who have complex problems and would like to harness creative thinking tools in order to generate new ideas.


What is it about

• Skills to overcome barriers to thinking creatively
  
  
• Different techniques to explore all the options that you can use immediately to produce new ideas and solve complex problems
  
  
• Enhanced performance and results through creative thinking and problem solving

What will i get out of it

This course is designed to give your brain a real workout! Using practical problem solving techniques and structured creative thinking tools, you will learn how to confront challenges from a different perspective. The day will work towards unleashing your creative brain in order to solve technical problems.


Course overview

• What are creativity and innovation, and why are they important?



• How the brain works in respect of creativity and innovation



• Difference between vertical and lateral approaches;






• what are the benefits and weaknesses



• Learn creative thinking tools:






• Brainstorming



• Tony BuzanÂ's Mind-mapping



• Edward de BonoÂ's Six Thinking Hats



• Metaphorical thinking



• Rule Reversal



• Bissociation



• Methods of testing ideas for practicality and relevance



• Apply the more fluid style of the right hemisphere of the brain



• Recognise and cope with obstacles to creativity in the mind, in approach and in the working environment



• Understand the limitations and applications of conventional problem solving



• Apply mind mapping tecnhiques to workplace problems



• Ensure that creativity becomes a useful tool for day-to-day problem solving