Fostering Managerial Creativity and Innovation

Course Details

Creativity and innovation are the most fundamental and enduring of all human resource and skills. The quality of thinking determines the quality of human prosperity and well-being.

Creativity and innovation requires a paradigm shift if executives are to get answers to the myriad of problems faced in a constantly changing world of the 21^st century.

Skills Development

Participants of this workshop learn the theory of creativity and innovation and gain skills that help them to use it to initiate change in their organization After taking part in this workshop, they will be able to :

• distinguish the differences between creativity and innovation;
• discuss the phases of the creative / innovative process;
• take action to help people initiate change, cope with change; and
• ensure good progress during periods of change

Organisational Benefits

This workshop helps to ensure the success of any new initiative in the organization by removing a common barrier – the fear of change.

Participants develop skills and behaviours to unleash their creative potential hitherto locked up in their emotions, perceptions, cultural beliefs etc.

Course Content

• Definitions of creativity and innovation
• Differences between creativity and Innovation
• Overview of theories of creativity and innovation
• Misconceptions & blocks to creativity and innovation
• Habits of creativity
• Models of creativity and innovation:
• Simplex by Min. Basadur
• Six Thinking Hats by De- Bon o

Target Audience:

Executives, Principal Managers, Senior Managers.

Fee: Per participant which will cover course materials, bags, tea/lunch break will be made available on request

Duration: 5 days