COURSE OVERVIEW
Individuals who cultivate creativity can explore new paths and make new discoveries, propelling the business world forward. Creativity helps us see beyond the visible and evolve as a business. Incorporating creativity into daily workplace practices can foster growth, engagement, and productivity. With creativity and innovation, ideas and dreams can become reality.
The “Thinking Outside the Box: A Guide to Creativity” course provides informative tools and practical strategies to create a more creative workplace. By promoting creativity, businesses can build a positive work environment where employees feel empowered to express their ideas. Everyone possesses creativity, and unlocking it can lead to powerful opportunities and advancements.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Action Plans and Evaluation Forms
- Action Plan Form
- Evaluation Form
Module Two: Breaking Down Creativity
- Defining Creativity
- Thinking Outside the Box
- The Value of Creativity
- Components of Creativity
- Characteristics of the Creative Individual
- Practical Illustration
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Creating Business Success
- Growth Through Creativity
- Staff Morale
- Engagement and Productivity
- Competition
- Creative Problem Solving
- Practical Illustration
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: The Creative Process
- Preparation
- Incubation
- Illumination
- Evaluation
- Verification
- Practical Illustration
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Creativity vs. Innovation
- Connecting the Two
- The Innovative Leader
- Innovative Projects
- Experimentation
- The Creativity Gap
- Practical Illustration
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Fostering a Creative Workplace
- Diversity
- Effective Feedback
- Choosing Flexibility
- The Power of Positivity
- Creativity and Collaboration
- Practical Illustration
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Brainstorming
- Connecting Creativity and Brainstorming
- Successful Brainstorming
- Visualize Your Goals
- Stay Organized
- Break It Up
- Practical Illustration
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: The Creative Team
- Identifying Opportunities
- Show Respect
- Finding Creative Spaces
- Listening
- Goals and Values
- Practical Illustration
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Creativity Myths
- Inherited Trait
- Creativity is for Artists
- The Solo Creator
- Breakthrough Moment
- Financial Incentives
- Practical Illustration
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Recognizing Obstacles
- Afraid to Fail
- Distractions
- Stressors
- Lack of Sleep
- Time
- Practical Illustration
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Finding Your Creative Mind
- Identifying Your Strengths
- Building Confidence With Creativity
- Risk-Taking
- Motivation
- Be Mindful
- Practical Illustration
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
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