Introduction
The workshop is designed for personnel at all levels and will introduce problem solving strategies and creativity in a three-step process from understanding and discovering personal creativity to learning how to use creative problem solving tools (CPS) and to practicing creativity in solving problems in given scenarios. Participants will also learn to understand the difference between creativity and innovation and learn how to apply them in given situations through group activities and presentations. Ultimately, they will learn how to be creative in solving problems.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
- To understand and appreciate the importance of creativity in solving problems
- To understand and apply creative approaches to problem evaluation
- To understand the difference between creativity and innovation
- To learn how use creative tools to overcome problems and generate solutions
Course Outline
Course Outline
- 3 Main phases to Creative Problem Solving ie Problem evaluation, Idea generation and Realization
- The ‘Why’ approach to problem evaluation
- The 5ws and 1H approach to problem evaluation
- The SCAMPER approach to idea generation
- Characteristics of Actively Creative People and how they approach problems
- Personal creativity audit (questionnaire)
- Types of Thinking, Left brain and Right brain (Activities included)
- Total Thinking –employing both left and right brain for maximum success
- How to pump our minds and feed your brain to generate creativity
- Setting an idea quota – A personal idea quota to actively generate ideas
- How to overcome obstacles to creativity, organizational and personal blocks
- The 4 step approach to creative problem solving ie Preparation, Incubation, Inspiration and Verification (Group activity –Building a bridge)
- Summary of the learning points followed by Q&A
Methodology
- Powerpoint Presentation,
- Group activity, video
- Questionnaire, reflections,
- Action plan
The Trainer
Trainer’s Profile
James Suresh has successfully transformed his career from being an officer in the armed forces for 15 years to being a best selling author and co-creator of comic icons including Mr Kiasu and later setting up his own PR and Training consultancy. Through these changes he has moved from success to succes and has been recognised and received commendations for his contributions to the community for various initiatives including promoting kindness and neighburliness. He embraces change and believes that if everyone can learn to anticiate and adapt to change we can not only survive but thrive in a changing world.
