Creative And Analytical Problem-Solving
This course is designed as an interactive, experiential course for employees seeking skills in analytical and creative thinking and problem-solving. Through a combination of innovative and rational thinking exercises, of personality typing, critical problem analysis and strategic thinking processes, participants will increase their speed and effectiveness in resolving real life work issues in a balanced and flexible manner.
With our extensive knowledge of the different software currently on the market, including all Microsoft and Adobe applications, ON-TRACK Corporate Training Ltd. has a diverse and flexible schedule that can be customized to your needs – we offer group course (both public and corporate), one-on-one training, and on-site training options. We also have easily accessible on-line training videos available.
Duration: 1 Day
Objectives
After this training, participants will be able to:
- Use a seven-step problem-solving process to analyze and solve issues rationally
- Choose and employ diverse, practical methods of creative thinking
- Combine critical and innovative thinking to approach, manage and resolve problems resourcefully.
Outline
- Introduction: Course roles, goals and interactive warm-up exercises for left brain thinking
- Part I : Analytical and Critical Thinking
- A seven-step process for solving work problems
- Practice : Using real life unsolved work issues, small groups apply the process
- Overview of six different types of thinking, related to values, learning and experience
- Practice : Exercise to help participants identify each type
- Reasons why people dislike the change produced by problem-solving
- A seven-step process for solving work problems
- Part II : Creative Thinking and Problem-solving
- Defining and conditioning of the right brain functions
- Team exercise: members collaborate to complete a project
- Participants learn several creative problem-solving techniques:
- Practical brainstorming
- Forced association brainstorming
- Small groups using a Bubble-up process resolve a real life problem
- Multiple scenario problem-solving
- Team "Wisconsin Model" exercise to combine analytical and creative thinking and problem-solving
- Part III : Workshop Evaluation and closure