Course Code: 19247

Creativity: Thinking Outside the Box

Class Dates:
3/30/2023
5/25/2023
Length:
1 Days
Cost:
$295.00
Class Time:
Technology:
Business
Delivery:
Instructor-Led Training, Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Overview

  • Course Overview
  • In this 1 day Creativity course you will learn informative tools and practical strategies that will help shape a creative workplace. Creativity plays a big role in building a positive work environment, one in which employees will feel confident in expressing their ideas. Be mindful that there is creativity in all of us. When this creativity emerges, powerful opportunities and advancements will happen.

    To evolve as a business, it is critical to look beyond what is visible and consider new ideas. When creativity is incorporated into daily workplace practices there is a strong increase in the opportunities for growth, engagement, and productivity. Creativity and innovation will turn ideas and dreams into reality.

Prerequisites

Course Disclaimer

*Course Cost listed does not include the cost of courseware. Course is subject to a minimum enrollment to run. If the minimum enrollment is not met, this course may run as a virtual instructor led. If you have any questions, please contact us (learn@vtec.org or 207-775-0244)

Course Details

  • Module One: Getting Started
  • Workshop Objectives
  • Pre-Assignment
  • Action Plans and Evaluation Forms
  • Action Plan Form
  • Evaluation Form
  • Module Two: Breaking Down Creativity
  • Defining Creativity
  • Thinking Outside the Box
  • The Value of Creativity
  • Components of Creativity
  • Characteristics of the Creative Individual
  • Practical Illustration
  • Module Two: Review Questions
  • Module Three: Creating Business Success
  • Growth Through Creativity
  • Staff Morale
  • Engagement and Productivity
  • Competition
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Practical Illustration
  • Module Three: Review Questions
  • Module Four: The Creative Process
  • Preparation
  • Incubation
  • Illumination
  • Evaluation
  • Verification
  • Practical Illustration
  • Module Four: Review Questions
  • Module Five: Creativity vs. Innovation
  • Connecting the Two
  • The Innovative Leader
  • Innovative Projects
  • Experimentation
  • The Creativity Gap
  • Practical Illustration
  • Module Five: Review Questions
  • Module Six: Fostering a Creative Workplace
  • Diversity
  • Effective Feedback
  • Choosing Flexibility
  • The Power of Positivity
  • Creativity and Collaboration
  • Practical Illustration
  • Module Six: Review Questions
  • Module Seven: Brainstorming
  • Connecting Creativity and Brainstorming
  • Successful Brainstorming
  • Visualize Your Goals
  • Stay Organized
  • Break It Up
  • Practical Illustration
  • Module Seven: Review Questions
  • Module Eight: The Creative Team
  • Connecting Creativity and Brainstorming
  • Successful Brainstorming
  • Visualize Your Goals
  • Stay Organized
  • Break It Up
  • Practical Illustration
  • Module Seven: Review Questions
  • Module Eight: The Creative Team
  • Identifying Opportunities
  • Show Respect
  • Finding Creative Spaces
  • Listening
  • Goals and Values
  • Practical Illustration
  • Module Eight: Review Questions
  • Module Nine: Creativity Myths
  • Inherited Trait
  • Creativity is for Artists
  • The Solo Creator
  • Breakthrough Moment
  • Financial Incentives
  • Practical Illustration
  • Module Nine: Review Questions
  • Module Ten: Recognizing Obstacles
  • Afraid to Fail
  • Distractions
  • Stressors
  • Lack of Sleep
  • Time
  • Practical Illustration
  • Module Ten: Review Questions
  • Module Eleven: Finding Your Creative Mind
  • Identifying Your Strengths
  • Building Confidence With Creativity
  • Risk-Taking
  • Motivation
  • Be Mindful
  • Practical Illustration
  • Module Eleven: Review Questions
  • Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
  • Lessons Learned
  • Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations