Day One
Module 1
Key Concepts:
The Creative Problem Solving Process
An introduction to the meaning and importance of creativity, as well as the key concepts of problem solving that will be applied throughout the training curriculum.
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Phases of Creativity
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Roles that individuals play
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Your personalized thinking style
Module 2
DIG Phase:
Exploring and Reframing the Problem
The first phase of creativity, which focuses on understanding the true problem to solve, as well as reframing it as a positive, solution-oriented Challenge Question.
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Real-life problem review
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Reframing the problem
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Challenge questions
Day Two
Module 3
CULTIVATE Phase:
Generating and Selecting Ideas
The second phase of creativity, which focuses on how to generate a mass quantity of innovative ideas, and select the most fruitful concepts for development.
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Idea generation
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Idea selection
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Initial idea shaping
Day Three
Module 4
THRIVE Phase:
Turning Ideas into Action
The third phase of creativity, which focuses on how to transform intangible ideas into full-fledged solutions with an action plan to drive them forward.
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Idea refinement
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Idea implementation
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Action blueprint
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Module 5a
Fundamentals of Facilitation:
Unlocking Creative Problem Solving in Teams
A guide to leading a team through a focused collaborative workshop leveraging the skills of creative problem solving, complete with advice for overcoming common challenges and a hands-on exercise to practice designing a custom workshop agenda.
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Module 5b
Selling Ideas Internally:
A Guided Process to Prove, Influence, & Empower
A guide to proving ideas, getting buy-in company-wide and strategies for empowering others to bring their ideas to life.
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