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Creative Thinking as a Tool for Facilitating Change
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About This Course

This course aims to empower leaders and managers to transition towards creative thinking and utilize the four dimensions of institutional innovation (cultural, strategic, operational, and product and service innovation). Through practical applications of "design thinking" and "brainstorming" techniques, participants will acquire skills to enhance competitive advantage, support digital transformation and sustainability, and build a resilient culture that reduces resistance to change, ultimately improving performance efficiency and ensuring project management through innovative and unconventional methods.

Course Curriculum

  1. Introduction to Creative Thinking and Its Importance in the Digital Age.
  2. Individual Creative Skills: Originality, Flexibility, and Cognitive Fluency.
  3. Cultural and Strategic Innovation Strategies for Institutions.
  1. Brainstorming Methodology and Effective Use of Mind Maps.
  2. Reverse Thinking Techniques and Provocative Questions to Break Stereotypes.
  3. Applying the SCAMPER Tool to Develop and Improve Products and Services.
  1. Design Thinking Methodology and Foresight Analysis.
  2. The Six Thinking Hats Strategy and Random Thinking for Problem Solving.
  3. Creative Thinking as a Tool for Adapting to Crises and Global Challenges
  1. Using Creativity to Address Resistance to Organizational Change.
  2. Inspirational Leadership for Creativity and Sustainable Social Responsibility.
  1. The Test

Course Requirements

  • Familiarity with the basics of management and organizational work
  • An open mindset towards change and overcoming routine thinking patterns
  • A desire to learn how to utilize modern technology and artificial intelligence in work
  • Commitment to attending lectures and engaging with the scheduled training activities

Learning outcomes

  • Apply out-of-the-box thinking skills to solve complex institutional problems
  • The ability to lead and develop teams that embrace innovation as part of the organization's cultural identity.
  • Utilize design thinking tools in the development of services and products.
  • Contribute to achieving sustainable development and social responsibility through innovative, environmentally friendly ideas.

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