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Odyssey Training is a national provider of professional, computer and management training and consultancy.

Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving

Upcoming Course Dates
Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving

Emerging Professionals Learning Pathway

Odyssey Training’s Emerging Professionals Learning Pathway is designed for talented professionals who are looking to accelerate their career progression and move into a more leadership based or senior role.

The program covers key competency areas to help them diversify and expand their skill set as they transition from team member to team leader.
Course 1 Self Leadership 2 Days
Course 2 Negotiation Skills 1 Day
Course 3 Conflict Resolution 4 Hrs
Course 4 Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving 1 Day

Duration
1 Day (9:00 am – 4:30 pm)
Meals Provided
Lunch and refresments
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Course Overview

Developing original ideas with true strategic value requires an innovative mindset. Through an exploration of creative thinking techniques, you will learn strategies to develop new insights and fresh perspectives while having fun. You will learn to use a a logical path to identify and resolve problems,which generate dynamic solutions that achieve real results.

Expected Outcomes

Know and understand the principles of creative thinking.
Use a structured sequential approach to creative problem solving.
Use a logical path to identify and clarify problems.
Create an action plan to solve problems.
Use practical tools to break the monotony and enjoy finding solutions.

Prerequisites

There are no suggested pre-requisites for this course.

Who Should Attend this Course

Suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders or anyone who will benefit from developing their skills in creative thinking and resolving problems effectively.

Core Learning and Development Competencies

This course has been designed to support the development of the following core competency areas identified to facilitate individual and organisational success:

Creativity
Decision making
Priority setting
Problem solving

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Topics Covered [Click to Show All]

Creativity and innovation in business
Applying innovative ideas that benefit you and your organisation.

The creative process
Distinguish the two main phases in the development and realisation of a new idea.

‘I'm not creative!’
Changing your attitude to promote creativity.

The ‘Positives-Possibilities-Concerns’ (PPC) technique
A technique which generates a balanced response to manage change and assess ideas.

The six-step problem solving model
A solutions oriented framework to apply to a range of problem solving situations.

Skills for problem solving in teams
An analysis into what skills are required for problem solving.

Why-why diagrams
An alternative method of identifying root causes of a problem.

Nominal group technique
Structuring a small group process for reviewing and making decisions.

How-how diagrams
Applying simple techniques for considering alternative solutions.

Force field analysis
A methodology to view all the forces for or against a plan.

Six thinking hats
A framework for thinking, especially beneficial for meetings.

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Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving

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