Overview

Creative Thinking & Innovation Techniques

Learning Objectives

By the end of this 2-day Creative Thinking & Innovation Techniques program, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the principles of creative thinking and innovation and their importance in solving business and organizational challenges.
2. Identify and overcome common mental blocks and biases that limit creativity and innovative thinking.
3. Apply structured creative thinking techniques such as lateral thinking, SCAMPER, mind mapping, and design thinking tools.
4. Generate a wide range of innovative ideas using individual and collaborative ideation methods.
5. Use problem-framing and re-framing techniques to clearly define challenges and uncover new opportunities.
6. Evaluate and prioritize ideas using practical criteria aligned with business goals and feasibility.
7. Translate ideas into actionable solutions and simple innovation prototypes or concepts.
8. Collaborate effectively in teams to foster a culture of creativity and innovation.
9. Apply creative thinking tools to real workplace challenges and case studies.
10. Develop a personal or team innovation action plan to implement creative solutions in the workplace.