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Innovation, Creativity and Future Foresight

Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques

Creativity stands out as a crucial factor contributing to the success of both organizations and individuals.

Duration3 days
DaysMonday to Friday
TimingMorning or evening
LocationAbu Dhabi centre
Next group
2026 & 2027
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Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques

Course overview

Creativity stands out as a crucial factor contributing to the success of both organizations and individuals. While some view creativity as an inherent talent that individuals may possess or lack, contemporary perspectives emphasize it as a skill that can be cultivated and utilized by anyone within any organizational setting, provided the right nurturing conditions.

This course delves into the essential elements required to foster such an environment conducive to creativity. Drawing on examples from the realms of business, art, and science, and incorporating practical tools like brainstorming and mind mapping, participants gain the means to reshape their lives, surroundings, and workplaces.

Training methodology

This course employs a blend of interactive methodologies, combining concise presentations by the consultant with self-awareness tests, exercises utilizing recently acquired creative techniques, games, lateral thinking exercises, puzzles, case studies, and video clips. The comprehensive approach includes thorough debriefing sessions to enhance the learning experience.

Target competencies

  • Creativity
  • Adaptability
  • Open-mindedness
  • Tenacity
  • Versatility
  • Analytical skills for addressing problems and situations

Course objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Evaluate their capacity for creativity and innovation
  • Utilize creative thinking skills and methods in both professional and personal scenarios
  • Engage in non-conventional thinking by employing "out of the box" approaches, such as mind mapping and picture associations
  • Apply diverse creative thinking strategies in a professional setting
  • Establish a positive work environment that fosters creativity for oneself and others

Course outline

Module 1
Creativity Defined
  • Introduction to Creativity and Its Role in Civilization
  • Distinguishing Invention, Innovation, and Creativity
  • Comparing Intelligence and Creativity
  • Exploring Various Theories of Creativity
  • Observing Creative Individuals in Action
  • Understanding the Two Hemispheres of the Brain: Right and Left
  • Exploring the Concept of Lateral Thinking
  • Witnessing Lateral Thinking in Action
  • Exploring Practical Applications of Lateral Thinking
Module 2
Creativity as a Business Tool
  • Exploring the Creative Thinker's Perspective
  • Navigating Constraints in the Workplace
  • The Role of a Creative Manager
  • Deconstructing Creativity into Three Parts
  • Understanding the Relationship Between Innovation and Organizational Culture
  • Cultivating a Creative Attitude
  • Utilizing Creative Methods
  • Strategies for Overcoming Barriers to Creativity
  • Practical Tips for Fostering Creativity in the Workplace
  • Emphasizing Critical Thinking in the Creative Process
Module 3
Exploring the Idea Generation Process
  • Understanding the Brainstorming Technique
  • Utilizing the Six Thinking Hats
  • Applying De Bono's Four Thinking Styles
Module 4
Creative Thinking Strategies
  • Tools for Enhancing Creativity
  • Utilizing the SCAMPER Technique
  • Applying the Synectics Technique
  • Engaging in Picture Associations and Biotechniques
  • Implementing Mind Mapping
  • Exploring TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)
  • Navigating Decision-Making Processes
  • Understanding the Anatomy of a Problem
  • Identifying Barriers to Decision-Making
  • Following Steps in Creative Problem Solving
Module 5
Harnessing the Power of Opposite Thinking
  • The Creative Rule of Thumb: Exploring the Interplay of Opposites
  • The 'What If' Approach to Creative Thinking
  • Implementation of Opposite Thinking
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