Creative Thinking
Creativity is not a rare gift; it is a skill anyone can practise and improve. This course explains divergent and convergent thinking, introduces practical techniques such as well-run brainstorming, mind maps, reframing and "how might we" questions, and shows how to build a team climate where people feel safe to share ideas. You will also learn how to test ideas cheaply and get past creative blocks.
- Modules
- 3
- Duration
- About 20 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 8 questions from a bank of 12
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain why creativity is a skill that can be developed in any role.
- ✓Distinguish between divergent and convergent thinking and use each at the right time.
- ✓Apply practical idea-generation techniques, including brainstorming, mind maps, reframing and "how might we" questions.
- ✓Contribute to a climate of psychological safety where ideas can be shared.
- ✓Test ideas quickly and cheaply and use strategies to overcome creative blocks.
Course contents
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Module 1: Creativity as a skill
Video (3 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Techniques for generating ideas
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Safety, testing and creative blocks
Video (3 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate