Leading Using Critical Thinking With Creativity and Innovation

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.