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 Duration 7 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Creative Problem Solving

  • Exploring the concepts of creativity and creative thought
  • The impact of creativity on problem-solving, innovation, and decision-making
  • Recognizing barriers to creative thinking and strategies to overcome them
  • The creative problem-solving journey: from identifying an issue to executing a solution

Defining and Framing the Problem

  • Distinguishing between symptoms and the core issue
  • Crafting a clear, actionable problem statement
  • Identifying goals, constraints, and desired outcomes
  • Reframing problems to reveal new angles

Gathering and Analyzing Information

  • Pinpointing relevant data and evidence
  • Posing effective questions to fully understand the problem
  • Investigating facts, assumptions, and underlying drivers
  • Structuring information to support creative analysis

Identifying Root Causes

  • Looking past symptoms to uncover fundamental causes
  • Applying the 5 Why Method
  • Constructing a Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram
  • Using cause-and-effect analysis to organize complex issues
  • Selecting the most pertinent causes for deeper investigation

Generating Creative Solutions and Alternatives

  • Techniques for producing a broad range of ideas
  • Utilizing divergent and convergent thinking styles
  • Challenging assumptions and exploring alternative viewpoints
  • Applying De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats
  • Developing associations and unconventional approaches
  • Practical exercises based on real-world business or organizational challenges

Evaluating and Selecting Solutions

  • Setting criteria for assessing ideas
  • Objectively comparing different alternatives
  • Evaluating feasibility, impact, risks, and resource requirements
  • Using Scatter Diagrams and other analytical tools where suitable
  • Balancing creative vision with practical business needs

Structured Problem Solving with the 8D Method

  • Overview of the 8D problem-solving approach
  • Defining the problem and assembling an effective resolution team
  • Identifying and executing corrective actions
  • Validating results and preventing future occurrences
  • Applying the method to a practical case study

From Idea to Action

  • Transforming selected solutions into actionable plans
  • Defining responsibilities, resources, milestones, and timelines
  • Identifying potential risks during implementation
  • Tracking progress and measuring outcomes

Introduction to Design Thinking

  • Understanding the core principles of Design Thinking
  • Empathizing with users to grasp their needs
  • Defining challenges from the user's perspective
  • Conceptualizing, prototyping, and testing solutions
  • Leveraging Design Thinking for ambiguous and complex problems

Integrated Creative Problem-Solving Workshop

  • Applying chosen creative thinking and problem-solving techniques to a practical scenario
  • Combining root-cause analysis, idea generation, evaluation, and action planning
  • Working individually or in teams on issues provided by the trainer or client
  • Presenting proposed solutions and gathering feedback

Retrospective and Continuous Improvement

  • Reviewing the problem-solving process and its outcomes
  • Identifying successes, failures, and areas for improvement
  • Formulating an improvement plan
  • Utilizing the START / STOP / CONTINUE retrospective framework
  • Finding opportunities to apply creative thinking in daily work

Workshop Summary

  • Recap of key principles and techniques
  • Personal action points
  • Applying learned skills to current tasks and projects
  • Final discussion and Q&A session

Requirements

No prior requirements

Audience

  • Individuals aiming to deepen their understanding of creative thinking mechanics and boost their effectiveness

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