TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES ON CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING

Description. Critical thinking and creative solutions to problems have significantly contributed to the success of many organizations - in business, academe, government or in any areas of endeavor. Today's decision makers must employ a variety of thinking styles, methodologies and creative processes to achieve competitive advantage.

The tools for Creative Problem Solving (CPS) are quite numerous but the concepts behind all these revolve around the basic thinking ways of man which include logical and creative thinking. This two-day course is designed to deliver an overview of CPS tools and techniques used by major organizations. The course also sets itself to help you develop your skills as a critical thinker and problem solver.

Objectives.
   * To provide participants with an overview of tools and techniques
      on Creative Problem Solving (CPS) used by many successful
      organizations in the world.
   * To help participants make better decisions in their workplace
      through critical thinking and CPS.

Methodology. There will be a blend of lecture-discussions, simulations, role-playing activities and workshops.

Who should attend. This course is valuable for anyone who makes decisions at any level of the organization.

Outline
    * Introduction

    * Critical Thinking

    * Blending Creativity and Logical Thinking

    * Tools and Techniques to Develop Individual Creative Problem
      Solving Skills

   * Tools and Techniques to Develop Group Creative Problem
      Solving Skills

   * Putting Creative Problem Skills into Practical Use

Duration: 16 hours