Creative thinking and innovation techniques

Description of the training program (training course)

Creativity is a critical success factor for organizations and individuals. While some believe that creativity is an innate talent that a person may or may not possess, the prevailing opinion in modern society is that it is a skill that anyone in any organization can develop and harness, given the right nurturing environment.
This course discusses the conditions necessary to provide such an environment. Using examples of best practices from the worlds of business, art, science, brainstorming and more, we give participants the tools they need to transform their lives, environments and workplaces.

The general objective of the training program

Enabling participants to understand the foundations and concepts of creative thinking, and providing them with the necessary innovation techniques, with the aim of enhancing their ability to produce new and innovative ideas in diverse work contexts.

Objectives of the training program:

At the end of the training program, the trainee will be able to:

• To enumerate the concepts of creative thinking
• To enumerate examples of innovation techniques
• To enumerate the challenges in applying creative thinking
• To mention the importance of creative thinking in their lives
• To mention how creative thinking affects decision making
• To enumerate the benefits of using innovation technologies
• To mention his experiences in applying creative thinking
• To create an environment supportive of innovation
• Mention the characteristics of successful creative teams
• To create a spirit of motivation and creative competition
• Participants should enumerate the techniques of creative analysis
• To mention examples of successful projects thanks to creative thinking

• Training course outline

•    First day
• The nature of invention, innovation and creativity

1. Creativity and civilization
2. Invention, innovation and creativity
3. Pillars of creativity
4. Creativity versus intelligence and madness
5. The four types of intelligence
6. Understanding the two parts of the brain
7. Lateral thinking and its applications

•    the second day

• Creativity as a work method
1. Characteristics of a creative thinker
2. The three possibilities for creativity
3. Factors affecting individual creativity in the organization
4. Institutional obstacles to creativity
5. Building an institutional culture of creativity
6. Ideas of Google and 3M
7. The five creative methods
8. Critical thinking versus creative thinking

•    the third day

• Explore the idea generation process

1. Brainstorming and its types
2. Ten methods to kill creative ideas
3. Obstacles to creative thinking
4. Thinking hats for problem solving

• Creative thinking strategies

1. Some theories of creativity
2. Creativity tools
3. Photographic memory and biotechnology
4. Mind maps
5. The power of contrarian thinking

• Obstacles to creativity in solving problems

1. Stages of creative problem solving and decision making
2. Anatomy of the problem
3. Steps for creativity in solving problems
4. Obstacles to decision making
5. Tips for using creative thinking

1. Advantages of applying the creative thinking and innovation techniques program

1. Generating new and innovative ideas: The Creative Thinking and Innovation Technologies program helps in generating new and innovative ideas. Participants are taught how to expand their thinking and generate new and unconventional ideas to solve challenges and problems.
2. Improving problem-solving abilities: The Creative Thinking and Innovation Technologies program provides tools and a framework for improving problem-solving abilities. Participants learn how to analyze problems comprehensively and from multiple perspectives, generate new and innovative ideas, and evaluate potential solutions based on appropriate criteria.
3. Enhancing strategic thinking: The Creative Thinking and Innovation Technologies program enhances participants’ strategic thinking. They learn how to set clear goals and develop strategic action plans to achieve desired goals. The ability to plan, implement and evaluate in a strategic and innovative manner is enhanced.
4. Promoting cooperation and teamwork: The Creative Thinking and Innovation Technologies program encourages cooperation and teamwork. Participants learn how to interact with others and share ideas, feedback, and support directions. The ability to work as a team, exchange ideas and jointly generate innovative solutions is enhanced.
5. Promoting innovation and renewal: The Creative Thinking and Innovation Technologies program aims to enhance the innovative spirit and the ability to renew. Participants learn how to generate new ideas and transform them into innovative projects, products and services that meet market needs and achieve excellence.
6. Enhancing self-confidence and reliance on personal abilities: The program of creative thinking and innovation techniques contributes to enhancing self-confidence and reliance on personal abilities. Participants learn how to deal with challenges, fears, and failures constructively and turn them into opportunities for learning and growth. Relying on personal abilities and making use of the unique skills and knowledge that each individual possesses is enhanced

Target groups
Supervisors, managers, team and project leaders, and all individuals who need to enhance their creativity on both a practical and personal level, to solve problems, develop new initiatives, initiate and introduce changes, or deal with personal or organizational matters in an unconventional way. The course will also benefit people who want to identify or develop their personal creative potential.

Personal skills:

1. Developing creative thinking: The program helps enhance your ability to think creatively and get rid of traditional perceptions. Participants learn how to break free from cognitive constraints and generate new and unconventional ideas.
2. Improve problem-solving skills: The program helps enhance your abilities to comprehensively analyze problems and generate innovative solutions. Participants learn different techniques for critical, analytical, experimental and applied thinking.
3. Enhancing organizational capabilities: The program helps improve your ability to plan, organize, and manage time. Participants learn how to create solid action plans, prioritize and organize available resources effectively.
4. Enhancing communication and cooperation: The program contributes to enhancing communication and cooperation skills with others. Participants learn how to interact and collaborate with staff and share ideas and feedback effectively.

Institutional benefit:

1. Promoting innovation and innovation: The program contributes to enhancing innovation and innovation within the organization. Participants can apply creative techniques and generate new ideas to improve operations and develop new products and services.
2. Enhancing competitiveness: A program of creative thinking and innovation techniques can contribute to enhancing an organization’s ability to compete in the labor market. Participants can apply innovative ideas to improve the quality of products and services and better meet customer aspirations.
3. Strengthening organizational culture: The program helps promote an innovative and open-to-change organizational culture. Participants are encouraged to embrace initiative, innovation and creative thinking in all aspects of work and to deal with new challenges and opportunities positively.
4. Improving work efficiency: A program of creative thinking and innovation techniques can contribute to improving work efficiency within the organization. Participants learn how to apply new and innovative methods to improve operations, save time and resources, and achieve better results.