Course: Developing an Innovative and Creative Approach to Problem Solving

Overview 

This one day, practical and 'hands on' workshop is designed to be a catalyst for innovation and creativity!Based on proven methods and models used in problem solving, the course ends by providing you with a reporting template designed to secure Senior Management and Stakeholder endorsement for change. You will also take away a CD containing guidance notes, and templates to use, to help you develop the key skills and techniques learned during the workshop.

What it will cover 

The Blank Sheet of Paper

• ‘What if?’
• Tapping into the minds of others to find ideas
• Thinking 'Why not?' as opposed to just 'Why?

Working Together Generates Innovation and Creativity

• Creating the right environment for others to work together
• Thought association - What is the real problem here?
• Innovation at work!
  

‘Silent Storming’ ™

• Problem, what problem?
• Impact versus degree of difficulty
• Effectiveness versus Efficiency
  

Making Change Happen

• Planning how to manage change
• Constructing a report for management and key stakeholders to endorse change

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Combine the theory with innovation and creativity to improve your ability to solve workplace problems
• Make more effective use of your own and your colleagues' creative thinking skills
• Assess the impact on the business of your recommendations for change
• Lead innovative and creative problem solving sessions
• Understand how to present new ideas to secure the 'buy in' of others to implement change
• Construct a report that clearly outlines the thinking process, conclusions and recommendations for making change happen