At the end of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Learn to think outside the box and generate creative ideas.
- Apply creative thinking techniques and find optimal solutions to complex problems.
- Develop a flexible, positive mindset, allowing you to adapt to changing situations and challenges.
- Understanding the barriers to creative thinking at the team level, which will enable you to improve communication and collaboration within your teams.
- Learn strategies to foster creativity within your organization, leading to continuous improvement and a competitive edge.
- Adopt effective strategies for enhancing creativity on a personal level, including increasing self-awareness and challenging the mind.
- Become aware of how creative thinking can being applied in various fields, demonstrating the wide-ranging benefits of creativity.
Introduction to Creative Thinking
- Thinking types
- Definition of creative thinking
- Difference between creativity and innovation
- Historical background of the development of creative thinking:
- Early theories:
- Linking creativity to divine inspiration or genius
- Scientific study:
- Hereditary genius research
- Creativity and psychology
- Modern developments:
- Graham Wallas's four-stage model
- Edward de Bono's lateral thinking
- Technology and creativity enhancement
- Early theories:
Stages of Creativity:
- Preparation
- Incubation
- Illumination
- Verification
Barriers to Creative Thinking
- At the Individual Level:
- Fear of failure
- Fixed mindset
- Lack of confidence
- At the Team Level:
- Lack of diversity
- Poor communication
- Groupthink
- At the Organizational Level:
- Rigid structures
- Resistance to change
- Limited resources
Techniques for Enhancing Creativity
- Brainstorming
- Reverse Thinking
- Mind Mapping
- Seeing through the eyes of others
- SCAMPER Technique
- Six Thinking Hats
Creative Thinking and Excelling at Work
- Utilizing creative thinking in finding optimal solutions to problems
- Utilizing creative thinking for continuous improvement
- Utilizing creative thinking in developing and maintaining competitive edge
- Examples of creative thinking being applied in different fields: governmental service agencies, industrial companies, banks, education, medical, small business, personal development, …
Creative Thinking Skills Enhancement Strategies
- On a Personal Level
- Increase self-awareness
- Capture and document your thoughts
- Systematically increase your general knowledge
- Challenge your mind
- Acquire good physical habits (eat well, sleep well, relax,…)
- On an organizational Level
- Eight recommendations to increase creativity among your employees
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