Dealing with obstacles and challenges is part of professional life; and overcoming them isn't always easy. To enhance delivery of products and services an organisation needs to encourage and facilitate creative thinking. Solving problems in creative ways can help an organisation find innovative solutions and maintain competitive advantage.

 

Creative problem solving (CPS) is about solving problems or identifying opportunities when conventional thinking has failed. It enables you to find fresh perspectives. It helps you come up with innovative solutions so that you can formulate a plan to overcome obstacles and reach your goals.

 

In this Masterclass, you will look at the origins of CPS, learn the CPS process and the essential tools and techniques used within it. You will determine which of these tools is most suitable for your organisation today and consider how to introduce them.

 

The Masterclass is offered in two formats:

• Taster Session
• Masterclass

 

The Taster Session and the Masterclass are designed and delivered independently. 

 

The Taster Session is designed to introduce you to the topic of Creative Problem-Solving and highlights the importance of focused problem definition ahead of any ideation activities. It provides a unique opportunity to sample the material, ask questions and meet those involved in developing and delivering the Masterclass.

 

The Masterclass provides a comprehensive understanding of Creative Problem-Solving, its key stages, underlying tools and how to deliberately apply them as a structured practice for identifying opportunities and tackling problems creatively.

 

Completion of the Taster Session is not a pre-requisite for Masterclass participation.