An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Powerful Creative Thinking & Problem Solving

Developing Key Leadership Skills and Principles in the Workplace

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

This Powerful Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving training course is designed to provide executives with the essential knowledge, strategic insights, and practical tools to cultivate innovation within their organizations. Participants will explore effective techniques to critically assess challenges and develop innovative solutions that drive business success.

In an ever evolving and competitive business environment, the ability to generate fresh ideas and think creatively is a crucial skill. Professionals who can lead innovation, solve problems strategically, and inspire creative thinking within their teams will be highly valued.

Core Learning Areas of This KC Academy Training Course:

  • Understanding key business, psychological, and social principles that promote creativity and innovation.
  • Developing fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to inspire original thinking in individuals and teams.
  • Applying critical thinking best practices to enhance discussions and encourage constructive debates.
  • Mastering structured problem-solving techniques and management tools to generate, evaluate, and implement innovative solutions.
  • Strengthening leadership capabilities to build collaborative teams and optimize problem-solving processes.

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this Powerful Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving training course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the creative process and its impact on business success.
  • Identify how the right level of challenge and pressure can stimulate innovative thinking.
  • Communicate with external clients and stakeholders with increased confidence.
  • Lead more effective and engaging discussions during team meetings.
  • Foster a culture of open debate, innovation, and positive transformation within their organization.
  • Encourage and implement creative problem-solving approaches within teams and projects.
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This Powerful Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving training course is designed to be dynamic, engaging, and highly practical. The approach combines theoretical insights with practical methods and tools to ensure that participants can return to the office, to apply what they learn to improve their organisations. Key components of the training methodology include training course presentations, interactive workshops, real-world case studies, peer learning and group discussions, and learning to use practical tools and methods through in-class exercises.

This KC Academy training course adopts a blended learning methodology to ensure that participants not only gain the knowledge and skills needed to promote more creativity and innovative solutions - but also the confidence to apply these methods effectively in their everyday work and supporting positive change and performance improvements in those they lead.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organizations will see immediate benefits as participants return with enhanced skills and strategies to strengthen leadership and management effectiveness. Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply creative processes to business projects and drive innovation.
  • Effectively manage challenges related to innovation and adapt to change with confidence.
  • Build stronger connections with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
  • Create a workplace culture that encourages creativity and fresh thinking.
  • Facilitate meaningful discussions and promote critical thinking to improve overall performance.
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Ambitious and forward-thinking participants will gain significant benefits from this Powerful Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving training course. By the end of the KC Academy training course, they will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively with senior leaders on matters of change, innovation, and creativity.
  • Motivate and guide their teams to embrace creative thinking and develop new ideas.
  • Formulate strategic approaches to enhance and maintain key business relationships.
  • Plan and facilitate dynamic, innovative workshops and meetings.
  • Strengthen their ability to develop and implement effective solutions to complex challenges.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This Powerful Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving training course is suitable to a wide range of managers, executives and professionals but will greatly benefit those undertaking a role that requires them to encourage more creative solutions and improvements in processes and teamwork. This KC Academy training course if therefore highly suitable for:

  • Engineers, Designers and other Technical Specialists
  • Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Professionals
  • Project Managers, aiming to improve project creativity and productivity
  • Senior Managers responsible for improving team performance
  • Change Managers seeking to influence a change in culture and behaviour
  • Professionals (lawyers, accountants) involved in innovation and change

DAILY AGENDA

DAY 1: The Leadership Context: Creativity and Critical Thinking
  • Introduction: Organizational challenges and change
  • Defining - Critical thinking
  • Defining - Creative thinking
  • Understanding innovation: The need to do things differently
  • Why our management style matters
  • Understanding you: Your personality & your values
DAY 2: Promoting Better Critical Thinking Skills
  • Thinking critically: Bias & Fallacies. Quantitative & qualitative methods
  • Systems one and two: Thinking fast & thinking slow
  • Active listening & critical conversations: The power of critical questions
  • Business analysis process tools and mapping.
  • Classic critical analysis: Swots, value chains, forces and models
DAY 3: Promoting Better Creative Skills
  • Understanding the creative individual
  • Understanding personal motivation and mindset: Encouraging flow
  • Using design thinking: Encouraging divergence and convergence
  • Creative thinking tools and methods: managing effective brainstorming.
DAY 4: Encouraging Effective Teamwork and Creativity
  • Team dynamics and roles in creative environments
  • The value of creative conflict and debates and avoiding group think
  • Lean and agile tools: Improving work processes and meetings
  • Leading by example: Improving focus and promoting effectiveness
  • Feedback and coaching: Promoting performance improvement
DAY 5: The Creative and Critical Organisation
  • The business canvas: A creative and critical tool
  • Business model: Application and practice
  • Cultural dimensions - working internationally and different approaches
  • Encouraging creative and critical culture
  • Next steps and your personal development
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This FAQ section provides quick answers to the most common questions about our services, procedures, and policies. We aim to make your experience with us as straightforward as possible. For further assistance, our support team is ready to help.

Are there prerequisites or language requirements?

There are no prerequisites. Our courses are open to students of all backgrounds who are 18 years of age and older. All courses are conducted in English. Video lectures include English subtitles and the option to slow-down, pause, or replay lectures for better retention. Discussion boards are a critical component of each of our courses; therefore, we suggest students have a conversational knowledge of English when pursuing a Certificate of Completion. For any of the art writing courses, students need to be 100% proficient in written English.

How many students are in a course? Who will be my classmates?

Our classes are kept small, at no more than 30 students, to better facilitate and encourage personalized interaction with the instructor and fellow participants. Your classmates come from all over the globe and contribute their global perspectives and experience. Some are currently working within the arts while others are just beginning. All classmates share in their passion for the art world.

Do I need specific equipment to take Online Courses?

You should have an up-to-date web browser such as: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer. For more detailed information, please see the guides for supported browsers and basic computer specifications. Our Online Courses can be accessed on a mobile or tablet device, although we strongly encourage you to have access to a desktop or laptop computer and reliable internet connection for certain course components. Former students have told us it is easiest to read discussion threads and complete written assignments on a laptop or desktop computer.

How can I register?

You can register for a KC Academy training course by visiting our website, selecting the course of your choice, and following the simple registration process. You can also contact our support team for assistance with the registration process.

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