Creativity is recognized as a key success driver for organizations and individuals. While some consider creativity an innate talent that one may or may not have, the modern prevalent thinking is that it is a skill which, given the right nurturing environment, can be developed and harnessed by anyone in any organization.

In this course we examine the conditions necessary to build such an environment. Through the use of examples from the worlds of business, art and science and with the practical application of tools such as brainstorming, mind mapping and others, we give participants the instruments they need to transform their life, their environment and their workplace.

This course uses a mix of interactive techniques which, in addition to brief presentations by the consultant, include self-awareness tests, exercises using newly learned creative techniques, games, lateral thinking exercises and puzzles, case studies, and video clips with extensive debriefs.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Assess their potential for creativity and innovation
• Apply creative thinking skills and methods in work related or personal situations
• Practice thinking in non-conventional ways by thinking out of the box, using mind mapping, picture associations and other methods
• Employ a variety of creative thinking strategies in the workplace
• Create a pleasant work environment conducive to creativity for self and others

Supervisors, managers, team and project leaders, and all individuals who need to adopt a more creative approach in life or at work, whether to solve problems, come up with new initiatives, initiate and introduce changes, or deal with personal or organizational issues in non-conventional ways. The course will also benefit anyone interested in recognizing and developing their own or a group's creative potential.

• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Freedom from prejudice

• Persistence
• Versatility
• Problem and situation analysis