Introduction:

The "Leading Using Critical Thinking With Creativity and Innovation" training program equips leaders with the skills to foster innovative thinking and problem-solving. Through critical thinking methodologies and creative techniques, participants learn to navigate challenges and drive meaningful change.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Foster a culture of innovation and creativity in the workplace.
Realize and leverage the enormous capabilities of their brains to enable new ways of thinking, acting, and being.
Comfortably and creatively communicate their ideas.
Combine reason with intuition to make more informed decisions.
Overcome innovation obstacles and challenge conventional methods for addressing employment difficulties.
Create teams that are adaptable, imaginative, and motivated.

Targeted Audience:

Leaders and Managers.
Supervisors and Team Leaders.
HR Professionals.
Team Members who require high levels of creativity and innovation in their jobs.
Entrepreneurs and Freelancers.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

The Creative Brain – Exploring Ways of Thinking:

What is Creativity? What is Innovation?
Creativity and Self-Perception.
Measuring Creativity.
Divergent vs. Convergence Thinking.
Lateral Thinking.
Left and Right Brain Roles in the Innovation and Creativity Process.
Ways to Boost Your Creativity.

Unit 2:

Leadership – Igniting the Creative Spark in your Team:

Big Picture Thinking – Why are we here? What are we trying to create?
The Big 5 P’s of Creativity – Philosophy, Place, People, Process and Product.
Vision Boards – Harnessing the Power of Intention.
Tapping into and Motivating Talent.
Empowering Individual and Team Creativity.
Harnessing the Power of Conflict and Differences.

Unit 3:

Critical Thinking - Evaluating and Presenting Ideas:

Insight and Intuition – Trusting your Gut.
Logical and Intuitive Decision Making.
Is this Practical? – A Checklist for Feasibility.
Presenting Ideas through Metaphor and Analogy.
The Power of Story Telling.
The Power of Visuals in Presenting Your Ideas.
Overcoming Resistance to Change.

Unit 4:

Creativity and Innovation in a Brave New World:

Using Technology to Enhance Creativity.
Spotting Trends and Setting Trends.
Developing a Creative Working Environment.
Develop a Culture of Creativity and Innovation.
Learning from Successful Companies.
Advice from the Best Creative Minds.

Unit 5:

Creativity and Problem Solving Processes:

An Overview of Different Problem Solving Processes.
Methods of Analysis.
How to Become a Creative Genius.
Overcoming Creative Blocks.
Mind Mapping – The Swiss Army Knife of the Brain.
The Six Hat Approach.
A Toolbox of Creative Thinking Methodologies.