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Training Course Summary:

This one day, practical and 'hands on' workshop provides guidance in developing innovative and creative solutions to work-based and process-based problems in the workplace.

Based on sound and proven theoretical methods and models used in problem solving, the course encourages delegates to think more about combining both the theory and creativity to find solutions to workplace problems. It focuses not only on innovation and creativity but also on the impact on the business that any change will produce. The aim is for faster, easier but more effective change; looking to achieve the greatest impact at the lowest cost to resolve problems and remove barriers to change.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

Combine the theory with innovation and creativity to improve your ability to solve workplace problems
Make more effective use of your own and your colleagues' creative thinking skills
Assess the impact on the business of your recommendations for change
Lead innovative and creative problem solving sessions
Understand how to present new ideas to secure the 'buy in' of others to implement change
Construct a report that clearly outlines the thinking process, conclusions and recommendations for making change happen

Who Should Attend:

Suitable for managers and project leaders looking to find innovative and creative ideas to resolve workplace problems and who want to dispense with the theory and focus on the practical search for innovation and creativity in the workplace.

Training Course Overview/Content:

From the Theory comes Innovation and Creativity

Theory versus practice
Tapping into the minds of others to find ideas
Thinking 'Why not' and 'What if' as opposed to just 'Why?'
Working Together Generates Innovation and Creativity

Creating the right environment for others to work together
What is the real problem here?
Thought association
The 'Mousetrap' and 'Scamper' approach - Innovation at work!
Finding The Successful Solution

Problem, what problem?
Impact versus degree of difficulty
Effectiveness versus Efficiency
Risk analysis
Personal Development

Planning and Implementing Change
History, Emotion, Ideas, Risk, Action and Benefits – developing a plan
Next steps back in the workplace