Creative Problem-Solving Course
Psychologists and business professionals have found over the past few decades that successful problem solvers typically employ a similar method for identifying and putting their solutions into practice. No matter how big or small the issue, this method solves it.
In addition to essential problem-solving techniques that they may apply on a daily basis, the Creative Problem-Solving workshop will provide participants with an overview of the complete creative problem-solving process. The program will cover a variety of skills, including resource identification, data analysis, information collection, and brainstorming.
INR 199 / USD 10
- 2 weeks
- 7–10 hours per week
Module 1
- The Problem-Solving Method
- What is a Problem?
- What is Creative Problem Solving?
- What are the Steps in the Creative Solving Process?
- Knowledge Check
Module 2
- Information Gathering
- Understanding Types of Information
- Identifying Key Questions
- Methods of Gathering Information
- Knowledge Check
Module 3
- Problem Definition
- Defining the Problem
- Determining Where the Problem Originated
- Defining the Present State and the Desired State
- Stating and Restating the Problem
- Analyzing the Problem
- Writing the Problem Statement
- Knowledge Check
Module 4
- Preparing for Brainstorming
- Identifying Mental Blocks
- Removing Mental Blocks
- Stimulating Creativity
- Knowledge Check
Module 5
- Generating Solutions (I)
- Brainstorming Basics
- Brainwriting and Mind Mapping
- Duncker Diagrams
- Knowledge Check
Module 6
- Generating Solutions (II)
- The Morphological Matrix
- The Six Thinking Hats
- The Blink Method
- Knowledge Check
Module 7
- Analysing Solutions
- Developing Criteria
- Analysing Wants and Needs
- Using Cost/Benefit Analysis
- Knowledge Check
Module 8
- Selecting a Solution
- Doing a Final Analysis
- Paired Comparison Analysis
- Analysing Potential Problems
- Knowledge Check
Module 9
- Planning Your Next Steps
- Identifying Tasks
- Identifying Resources
- Implementing, Evaluating, and Adapting
- Knowledge Check
Module 10
- Recording Lessons Learned
- Planning the Follow-Up Meeting
- Celebrating Successes
- Identifying Improvements
- Knowledge Check