Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course ISSD-002
Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques
Creative thinking and innovation are essential for solving problems, improving performance, and staying competitive in a... The outline covers Foundations of Creativity and Innovation, Creative Thinking Techniques, Probl...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 14Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- €1,625Fees from
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Introduction
Course overview
Creative thinking and innovation are essential for solving problems, improving performance, and staying competitive in a changing business environment. Organizations need employees who can generate fresh ideas, challenge traditional approaches, and turn opportunities into practical solutions. This course provides participants with practical tools and techniques to strengthen creativity, encourage innovation, and drive continuous improvement.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the principles of creativity and innovation
- Apply creative thinking techniques to solve problems
- Generate and evaluate new ideas effectively
- Overcome barriers to creativity
- Improve decision-making through innovative thinking
- Build a culture of innovation in the workplace
- Use structured tools for idea development
- Create practical innovation action plans
Who should attend
Target audience
- Managers and Supervisors
- Team Leaders
- HR and Learning Professionals
- Strategy and Planning Staff
- Project Managers
- Entrepreneurs
- Anyone seeking to improve creativity and innovation skills
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, brainstorming sessions, group discussions, innovation exercises, problem-solving activities, and real workplace examples.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Foundations of Creativity and Innovation
- Understanding creativity and innovation concepts
- Importance of innovation in organizations
- Characteristics of creative thinkers
- Common barriers to creativity
- Coffee break
- Common barriers to creativity (continued)
- Building a creative mindset
- Role of leadership in innovation
Day 2
Creative Thinking Techniques
- Brainstorming methods
- Mind mapping techniques
- Lateral thinking approaches
- Coffee break
- Lateral thinking approaches (continued)
- SCAMPER method for idea generation
- Reverse thinking techniques
- Using questions to unlock ideas
Day 3
Problem Solving through Innovation
- Defining problems clearly
- Root cause analysis for innovation
- Generating solution alternatives
- Coffee break
- Generating solution alternatives (continued)
- Evaluating and selecting ideas
- Risk-taking and experimentation
- Turning problems into opportunities
Day 4
Innovation in the Workplace
- Creating a culture of innovation
- Encouraging collaboration and idea sharing
- Managing resistance to new ideas
- Coffee break
- Managing resistance to new ideas (continued)
- Improving processes through innovation
- Customer-focused innovation methods
- Measuring innovation success
Day 5
Implementing Ideas and Sustaining Innovation
- Turning ideas into action plans
- Prioritizing innovation opportunities
- Leading innovation initiatives
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Coffee break
- Continuous improvement strategies (continued)
- Personal creativity development plan
- Final workshop: Build an innovation roadmap
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques (ISSD-002) cover?
This course covers Interpersonal Skills and Self Development through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Managers and Supervisors, Team Leaders, HR and Learning Professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Kuala lumpur, Munich, Cape Town, Paris, Geneva, Vienna.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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