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Really enjoyed this course with Ted - he was a fantastic trainer, and came away with lots of new ways to look at challenges in my role. An interesting day - would recommend!!

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Very enlightening, really helped to break me out of my usual thinking habits and explore alternative approaches. Good practical element as well.

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Creative Thinking and Problem Solving Course

Duration:1 Day

Cost:£540 + VAT
Ref:CT

Escape conventional thinking and generate fresh ideas

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Cost £540.00 Duration 1 day Code CT

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Ideal for project managers, middle and senior managers and those in creative roles who have complex problems and would like to harness creative thinking tools in order to generate new ideas.

What is it about

This course is designed to give your brain a real workout! Using practical problem solving techniques and structured creative thinking tools, you will learn how to confront challenges from a different perspective. The day will work towards unleashing your creative brain in order to solve technical problems.

Course Overview

What are creativity and innovation, and why are they important?
How the brain works in respect of creativity and innovation
Difference between vertical and lateral approaches;

what are the benefits and weaknesses

Learn creative thinking tools:

Brainstorming
Tony Buzan’s Mind-mapping
Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats
Metaphorical thinking
Rule Reversal
Bissociation

Methods of testing ideas for practicality and relevance
Apply the more fluid style of the right hemisphere of the brain
Recognise and cope with obstacles to creativity in the mind, in approach and in the working environment
Understand the limitations and applications of conventional problem solving
Apply mind mapping tecnhiques to workplace problems
Ensure that creativity becomes a useful tool for day-to-day problem solving

What will I get out of it?

Skills to overcome barriers to thinking creatively
Different techniques to explore all the options that you can use immediately to produce new ideas and solve complex problems
Enhanced performance and results through creative thinking and problem solving

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