Creative and Lateral Thinking

1 Day

Introduction

This workshop explores the concepts and techniques of creative thinking and examines their application to business situations.

The programme adopts a practical approach so that the delegates will engage in a variety of exercises and problems, which illustrate the concepts and ideas under consideration.

Programme Objectives

Organisations will benefit from a new approach to problem solving, and energised methods of seeking out new opportunities.

Programme Content

How We Think

• Recognition
• Concepts
• Labelling
• Pattern formation
• Vertical thinking
• The concept of lateral thinking
• Other forms of creative thinking

The Uses of Lateral Thinking

• The Generation of New Ideas
• Problem Solving
• Decision and Choice
• Reassessment
• The Prevention of Polarisation and Sharp Divisions

Techniques of Lateral Thinking

• The Generation of Alternatives
• Challenging Assumptions
• The Suspension of Judgement
• Analysis of Ideas
• Fractionation and Reversal
• Brainstorming
• Entry Points and Attention Areas
• Random Stimulation
• Re-examining Labels
• New Language

Six Hat Thinking

• What it is and how it can be used

Applications of Creative Thinking

• Creativity, Design and Innovation
• Improvement, Review and Productivity
• Communication and Negotiation
• Team Building and Meetings
• Problem Solving and the Resolution of Crises
• Decision-Making and Evaluation