Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course ISSD-002
Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques
Creative thinking and innovation are essential for solving problems, improving performance, and staying competitive in a... The outline covers Foundations of Creativity and Innovation, Creative Thinking Techniques, Probl...
Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
Creative thinking and innovation are essential for solving problems, improving performance, and staying competitive in a changing business environment. Organizations need employees who can generate fresh ideas, challenge traditional approaches, and turn opportunities into practical solutions. This course provides participants with practical tools and techniques to strengthen creativity, encourage innovation, and drive continuous improvement.
Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, brainstorming sessions, group discussions, innovation exercises, problem-solving activities, and real workplace examples.
Course Objectives
- Understand the principles of creativity and innovation
- Apply creative thinking techniques to solve problems
- Generate and evaluate new ideas effectively
- Overcome barriers to creativity
- Improve decision-making through innovative thinking
- Build a culture of innovation in the workplace
- Use structured tools for idea development
- Create practical innovation action plans
Target Audience
- Managers and Supervisors
- Team Leaders
- HR and Learning Professionals
- Strategy and Planning Staff
- Project Managers
- Entrepreneurs
- Anyone seeking to improve creativity and innovation skills
Target Competencies
- Creative Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Innovation Management
- Idea Generation
- Decision-Making
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the principles of creativity and innovation
- Apply creative thinking techniques to solve problems
- Generate and evaluate new ideas effectively
- Overcome barriers to creativity
- Improve decision-making through innovative thinking
- Build a culture of innovation in the workplace
- Use structured tools for idea development
- Create practical innovation action plans
Who should attend
Target audience
- Managers and Supervisors
- Team Leaders
- HR and Learning Professionals
- Strategy and Planning Staff
- Project Managers
- Entrepreneurs
- Anyone seeking to improve creativity and innovation skills
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, brainstorming sessions, group discussions, innovation exercises, problem-solving activities, and real workplace examples.
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
Foundations of Creativity and Innovation
- Understanding creativity and innovation concepts
- Importance of innovation in organizations
- Characteristics of creative thinkers
- Common barriers to creativity
- Building a creative mindset
- Role of leadership in innovation
Day 2
Creative Thinking Techniques
- Brainstorming methods
- Mind mapping techniques
- Lateral thinking approaches
- SCAMPER method for idea generation
- Reverse thinking techniques
- Using questions to unlock ideas
Day 3
Problem Solving through Innovation
- Defining problems clearly
- Root cause analysis for innovation
- Generating solution alternatives
- Evaluating and selecting ideas
- Risk-taking and experimentation
- Turning problems into opportunities
Day 4
Innovation in the Workplace
- Creating a culture of innovation
- Encouraging collaboration and idea sharing
- Managing resistance to new ideas
- Improving processes through innovation
- Customer-focused innovation methods
- Measuring innovation success
Day 5
Implementing Ideas and Sustaining Innovation
- Turning ideas into action plans
- Prioritizing innovation opportunities
- Leading innovation initiatives
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Personal creativity development plan
- Final workshop: Build an innovation roadmap
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques (ISSD-002) cover?
This course covers Interpersonal Skills and Self Development through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 4 - 8 May 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Managers and Supervisors, Team Leaders, HR and Learning Professionals
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Munich, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Kuala lumpur.
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