This one-day course first covers some basic theory and background, clarifying what the world of 'creative thinking' and 'innovation' looks like. It then looks at principles, practices and tools around creative thinking in particular.
Creative thinking and innovation toolkit
Course summary
This one-day course first covers some basic theory and background, clarifying what the world of 'creative thinking' and 'innovation' looks like. It then looks at principles, practices and tools around creative thinking in particular.
There will be opportunities to apply the tools and techniques and practice running creative thinking sessions and being a creative thinker yourself, giving you a creative thinking toolkit to use in the future.
Creative thinking is a course for anyone and everyone. It doesn't matter what organisation or industry you are in, what your job title, role and responsibilities are, what your age or gender is and whether you think you are naturally creative or naturally not! (By the way, everyone can be a creative thinker). It will still work for you.
Creative thinking is about the generation of new ideas through stimulus and tools, environment, interactions and facilitation.
During the day you will cover:
your personal objectives for attending
your personal challenges - tips and solutions
the definition of creativity and innovation
creative thinking in the wider world
creative thinking in the world of work
basic psychology - how the mind works
mental state, socks and filters!
brainstorming:
- rules
- practices
- principles
- physical environment
- people
- facilitation
- tips
creative thinking tools
problem-solving tools
practical examples and exercises
practical opportunity to facilitate
creative thinking toolkit to take back to the workplace
We specialise in affordable and effective face-to-face training in management, communication, administration, personal effectiveness and writing skills delivered by a team of industry experts.
Our training is stretching, motivating and tailored to the individual learner.
For over two decades we’ve been developing and delivering one and two-day training courses for organisations across all sectors.
All of our courses can be tailored specifically to your team’s needs and delivered at your workplace.
We also run a range of courses for individuals at our training centre in central London, enabling delegates to get out of the office so they can network with other learners, build their skills and confidence, and practise in a safe learning environment.
Our Approach
Here at the Centre, we provide tools and techniques that will improve how you work.
We think it’s important that:
Training is in small groups so that every individual gets one-to-one attention
Learning should be challenging: intellectually and creatively
Different learning styles are embraced
Learning should be motivational, relevant and help delegates achieve their goals
Learning is more effective when it’s evaluated and supported on an on-going basis
We are passionate about communication and diversity and place both in the heart of what we do.
All of our courses contain practical sessions, group discussions, theory and coaching to ensure everyone in the room has a chance to really engage with the training.
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