Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Innovation and Problem Solving

Brainstorming and problem-solving is a natural process. Don’t put a bandage on a problem; fix it permanently. Problem-solving is best done with a proven process. Proper brainstorming and problem-solving are techniques to reverse engineer any situation, identify the cause(s) of a problem, resolve it, and prevent it from occurring again. This saves your organization time, money, and resources.

We are all born problem solvers. True creative thinking and problem-solving consists of seeing what everyone else has seen, thinking what no one else has thought and doing what no one else has dared.

Brainstorming is the bedrock of innovation – the spark or idea that brings with it the possibility for change and improve. No team can achieve its objectives until its people achieve theirs. This is what this program is about i.e. making participants’ more effective in the way they solve problems so that they, in turn, can make their business area more effective.

This course introduces delegates to proven models to separate causes from symptoms; develop a range of potential solutions; walk through a plan to implement and test these solutions and measure the results. In today’s turbulent business environment, it’s not enough to do things differently. We must do different things.

• Understand the role of brainstorming and creativity thinking and its use to solve problems
• Develop brainstorming and creative problem-solving habits and apply these to decision making
• Understand that every problem has one or more cause(s) that can be identified
• Leverage the latest strategies and methodologies for identifying and generating win/win innovative outcomes
• Link innovation to performance and establish critical measurement tools to prove your success
• Understand individual creative talents and skills as a starting point for greater creative contribution in the workplace
• Increase the capacity for using creativity to solve problems, deal with conflict and negotiate win/win solutions.
• Gain awareness of how creativity can be among the organization’s greatest assets

This training course is designed for all employees interested in creating a culture that embraces creativity and its role in strengthening decision making. It will benefit anyone interested in understanding how to identify the real causes of problems faced by their organization and solve them permanently.

This highly practical and results-oriented program is based on adult learning concepts. The facilitator will give plenty of input and then help participants to make sense of the themes through discussion and practice. It incorporates short inspiring demonstrations, role play and much practice to enhance learning. There will be ample time for Q&A, discussions with ‘return to work’ action planning. The course will reinforce key concepts within an inspiring and engaging learning environment.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training and measure the skill and ability of participants.