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Example Client: HandHeld Computers
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Creative Thinking and Problem Solving training workshop - 1 DAY
An ideal 1 day in-house workshop on Creative Thinking and Creative Problem Solving. 
Based around the 7 filters to Creative Thinking, it explores the factors that prevent you achieving break though ideas and shows you how to overcome these using practical creative problem solving techniques.
A spectrum of techniques have been selected from enhanced brainstorming to the Disney Technique. These satisfy the most rational manager and also provoke them to move out of their comfort zone. Each technique is outlined and rationally justified before use
It will be a challenging, interactive experience that provokes you to think creatively. Check out the picture gallery.
Creative Thinking and Problem Solving - Objectives
understand what creative thinking means
explore how we filter our inherent ability to think creatively to avoid this in the future
apply a range of creativity techniques (logic to imagination) on your challenges
experience practical problem solving and idea generation
Creative Thinking and Creative Problem Solving - Outline
A new perspective on Business Creativity - Thinking Heads
The 7 filters to Creative Thinking
The 4 stage Creative Problem Solving Process - on your marks, get set, Go! and Finish
Expressing your Challenges as a collage
Reframe, Reassume and Simplify - 3 steps for making sense of problems
The Art of Dumb questions
Overcoming interference from the left brain hemisphere
Using mental connections to maximise idea generation
Are you an idea generator or evaluator
Classical Brainstorming (improved) for idea generation
Power idea generation with the amazing Mexican BrainWave and 635 brainwriting
Harnessing Crazy Ideas - amazing results
The Disney Technique - an end to end technique that moves from clhallenge to implemented solution
Changing challenge perspective through guided Visualisation techniques
Applying a Framework for effective evaluation
It is run in a horseshoe format for up to 16 participants. The client to provide venue, projector and housekeeping resources.
Cost
£1200 per 1 day in-house workshop, for up to 8 participants. Each additional participants are charged at £50. The only other costs will be accommodation if required and travel expenses.
Who Should attend this workshop
This Workshop is for anyone who wants to understand Creative Thinking and start practically using techniques on their problems.
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