de Bono's Course in Creativity™
Introduction
The de Bono Course in Creativity™ combines two time-tested, results driven methodologies created by Dr Edward de Bono, the Six Thinking Hats® and Lateral Thinking™. As a result of learning the tools in these systems, participants will enhance their communication skills, generate more creative ideas, reduce conflict, and improve team results.
The Challenge
Too few organisations have strategies in place for innovation, yet all leaders need to think much more creatively and innovatively, especially during downturns or periods of change. The Course in Creativity™ provides the structure and tools to help leaders and organisations overcome these challenges.
How this Workshop will help
With the de Bono Course in Creativity™, you will learn how to anticipate change and discover systematic ways to design a more effective future. During this intensive three day workshop, you will learn to:
- Challenge the status quo
- Make a habit of searching for creative ideas
- Set priorities and create objectives in alignment with these priorities
- Learn how to move from concepts, to ideas and to tangible outcomes
- Make decisions and identify the required resources
- Learn to implement initiatives with quality, speed, respect and value
- Execute work plans on time and within budget
- Optimise resources
- Be accountable for results
Workshop Overview
The Course in Creativity™ combines the results driven Six Thinking Hats® and Lateral Thinking™.These systems will enhance participants communication skills, idea generation, ways to reduce conflict, and improve team results.
Workshop Benefits
With Dr Edward de Bono's Course in Creativity™, you will learn to:
- Manage the process of thinking with increased efficiency
- Think in parallel with one another, which keeps egos in check and encourages the contributions of each individual
- Organise and lead effective meetings, helping to "out-think" the competition
- Dramatically increase your number of new ideas
- Anticipate changes, helping you prepare for the future
- Use alternatives to harness the creative energy of the organisation
- Rigorously evaluate ideas, eliminating costly mistakes
- Execute work plans on time and within budget, saving you and your clients time and money
CASE STUDY:
- DuPont benchmarked every creativity process on the market for its Creativity Centre. Dr. David Tanner, former Technical Director of DuPont, says, "the de Bono techniques were the most useful". An employee's suggestion for re-engineering the manufacturing process for Kevlar eliminated steps in the manufacturing process as a result of using de Bono techniques. It saved DuPont in excess of £20 million!
Workshop Outline
The Course in Creativity™ is an interactive three day workshop, combining the principle tools and techniques from Dr de Bono's Six Thinking Hats® and Lateral Thinking™ programmes.
Who should attend?
Directors, HR Leaders, Department Managers, Head of Departments, Supervisors and anyone responsible for bringing effective change and innovation into their organisation.
You might also be interested in:
- de Bono's Lateral Thinking™ - One Day Short Course
- de Bono's Lateral Thinking™ - Two Day Full Course
- de Bono’s - Six Thinking Hats®
- de Bono's Simplicity
- de Bono's Power of Perception (formely DATT)™
- de Bono's Focus on Facilitation™
- TRAINER ACCREDITATION: Lateral Thinking™
- TRAINER ACCREDITATION: Six Thinking Hats®
- de Bono's Six Value Medals™
