21st Century Creative and Innovative Managers in the Workplace

Programme Overview

In the fast-paced environment of the 21st century, creativity and innovation are essential skills for managers and specialists to drive success. This practical course equips participants with a variety of straightforward techniques to foster creative thinking and problem-solving in the workplace. By integrating real-life work challenges into the sessions, participants will not only learn how to generate fresh ideas but also walk away with actionable solutions to their current issues. This hands-on approach ensures that the concepts learned can be immediately applied to improve workplace efficiency and unlock new opportunities.

Course Objectives

• Understand why some individuals are naturally more creative and how everyone can enhance their own creative abilities.
• Gain knowledge of various creative thinking tools and techniques to generate innovative ideas and solve workplace problems.
• Apply these methods and tools in real time to develop ideas for improving their own work processes and areas of responsibility.
• Learn how to foster a creative culture within teams, encouraging collaboration and innovation across departments.
• Develop the ability to identify and overcome common barriers to creativity, ensuring consistent problem-solving and idea generation in the workplace.

Content

• Recognising the Difference Between Creativity & Innovation
• Breaking Through Thought Patterns and Assumptions
• Enabling Creativity Methods and Tools for Generating Ideas
• Fostering a creative work environment
• Overcoming barriers to creativity