Creativity and Innovation--Problem Solving, Risk Management

(Two-day Workshop)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Effectiveness as an employee, supervisor, or manager requires more than just the ability to know your job requirements and adhere to deadlines. It requires the willingness to take risks to problem-solve in new ways that build teamwork, enhance productivity, gain more commitment and buy-in from others, and achieve better bottom-line results.

This stimulating workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn innovative techniques for creative problem-solving through a series of left brain, right brain, and whole brain methods. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking and risk management capabilities. Participants will practice through case studies, role plays, brainstorming and recall exercises, and collaborative team projects.

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

• How to use all hemispheres of your brain for the work that you do
• The difference between grouping and stringing and when to use each approach
• The Hook, Loci, Noting, Mapping, Imaging, Roman Room and Visualization methods for innovative thinking and creative problem-solving
• How to employ different patterns to frame the issue or problem differently
• An innovative brainstorming technique
• How, why, and when risk-taking pays off
  

COURSE OUTLINE

Using All Hemispheres of Your Brain

• The dangers of restricting your thinking to one hemisphere and the benefits of using all hemispheres
• Brain hemisphere self-assessment
• Distinguishing between grouping and stringing
• Case study analysis using all brain hemispheres

Seven Methods for Innovative Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving

• The Hook method
• The Loci method
• The Noting method
• The Mapping method
• The Imaging method
• The Roman Room method
• The Visualization method
• Putting it all together: Case Study Analysis using these methods

“Framing” for a Unique Perspective

• Understanding the benefits of framing
• Applying framing to your job
• Why framing is an effective risk management tool
• Team framing project
• Evaluating the results

Brainstorming With a “Twist”

• Why typical brainstorming methods often fail
• Brainstorming with a twist
• Why looking at all options is less risky than being practical
• Case study using brainstorming with a twist
• Debriefing and applications to your job

Making Changes

• Individual action plan preparation
• Team exercise: what we will do differently
• Templates and resources

For information regarding this course, please contact:

Colin Watson
Relationship Manager
J Watson Associates Inc

Tel: 905 820-9909

E-mail: sales@jwatsonassociates.com