Creative thinking in the workplace is in demand. We live in a competitive society and creativity improves productivity, teamwork, and innovation. But how do we tap into our creativity when corporations and organization require or expect it?
This one-day course will teach participants the definition of creativity; dispel myths surrounding creativity; learn ways to develop creativity; recognize the importance of creativity in the workplace; examine what a creative workplace looks like; how to foster creativity in a workplace; and how to use various brainstorming techniques.
Session One: Course Overview
Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Pre-Course Assessment
Session Two: What is Creativity?
Two Myths of Creativity
Ten Characteristics of Creative People
Self-Reflection Exercise
How Can You Develop Your Creativity?
Lateral Thinking Puzzle
Session Three: The Importance of Creativity in The Workplace
What Do CEOs Think?
30 Circles Challenge
Benefits of Creativity in the Workplace
Creative Companies
Session Four: Creative Corporate Cultures
Examples of Corporate Creativity
How Does My Business Compare and How Can It Improve?
Session Five: Fostering Creativity in Your Workplace
Fostering Creativity
Ideas to Help Employers Bolster Creativity
Creative Challenge
Creativity in the Workplace
Session Six: Brainstorming Techniques
Definition of Brainstorming
Visual Brainstorming Techniques
Idea Sorting Techniques
Creative Brainstorming Games and Exercises
Brainstorming Activity
Brainstorming Scenario
Personal Action Plan
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Course Assessment Answer Key
Pre-Course Assessment
Post-Course Assessment
Assignment Answer Key
Session Two: What is Creativity?
Session Three: The Importance of Creativity in the Workplace
Session Five: Fostering Creativity in Your Workplace
Session Six: Brainstorming Scenario