This course aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to enhance your creative thinking abilities. By understanding the principles and stages of creativity, identifying and overcoming creativity barriers, and applying various creative techniques, you will be able to solve problems effectively, foster innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in your field. .

Course Objectives:

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.

Target Audience:

All employees, but especially those in charge of solving problems, reducing waste, increasing productivity, and continuous improvement.

• Creative Thinking
• Brainstorming
• Flexibility
• Valuing diversity
• Positive thinking

Course Methodology:

This training course will be carried out through the use of best practices and the right combination of engaging and purposeful tools such as:

• Practical, relevant case studies
• Group activities and workshops
• Related role plays
• Experiential learning
• Brainstorming
• Stimulating mental activities
• Engaging team competitions
• Suitable training Videos
• Presentations
• Self–assessments
• Learning with Simulations and Games

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

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

Barriers to Creative Thinking -Cont'd-

• 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
  • Increase self-awareness
  • 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