Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques Training

Creativity, innovation, and invention are at the heart of personal growth, organizational success, and societal progress. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of creativity as both an individual skill and a powerful business tool. From understanding the psychology of creative thinking to applying structured problem-solving frameworks, participants will develop the knowledge and techniques needed to drive innovation in personal projects, teams, and organizations.

Whether you are an aspiring professional, entrepreneur, or corporate leader, this program will enhance your ability to generate original ideas, overcome barriers to innovation, and implement effective creative strategies. Through case studies, tools, and practical exercises, you will discover how to transform creativity into measurable outcomes and business value.

Learning Outcomes & Benefits

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between invention, innovation, and creativity.
• Understand the role of intelligence and brain hemispheres in creative potential.
• Assess personal creativity levels and overcome mental barriers.
• Apply practical creativity tools such as SCAMPER, Mind Mapping, TRIZ, and Six Thinking Hats.
• Cultivate traits of creative thinkers to boost problem-solving and decision-making.
• Foster a culture of innovation within organizations by removing barriers and enabling creative collaboration.
• Learn from real-world success stories, including Google and 3M, to replicate proven strategies.
• Enhance both individual and team-based creativity for better performance and innovation outcomes.

Who Should Enroll

This course is ideal for:

• Professionals and Managers who want to lead with innovative strategies.
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners aiming to drive creativity in product development.
• Students and Researchers looking to strengthen problem-solving skills.
• Corporate Teams seeking structured creativity training for innovation-driven growth.
• HR & Learning Specialists interested in fostering a culture of creativity within organizations.

Why Choose Us

Delivered by expert trainers with industry experience in innovation and organizational development.

• Recognized certifications that enhance your career profile.
• Interactive methodology combining theory, case studies, and hands-on exercises.
• Trusted training partner for corporates across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) and GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
• Flexible learning formats: in-person workshops, online sessions, and customized corporate training programs.

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Course Outline

This creativity and innovation training program is designed to equip participants with deep knowledge, practical frameworks, and tested strategies. Below is the detailed course outline:

Defining Invention, Innovation, and Creativity

• Invention, innovation, and creativity
• Pillars of creativity
• Creativity versus madness and intelligence

Nine Types of Intelligence

• Best places and times to create ideas
• Creativity and civilization

Assessing Your Creativity

• Understanding the two hemispheres of the brain
• Evaluate your potential for creativity: The brain indicator
• The whole brain theory
• Mental barriers to creativity and ways to overcome them
• Ten attitudes that kill creative ideas
• Creative thinkers' traits

Creativity as a Business Tool

Three enablers of creativity

• Factors influencing individual creativity in an organization
• Organizational barriers to innovation
• Building a creative and innovative organizational culture
• The cases of Google and 3M
• The five classical creative methods
• Critical thinking versus creative thinking

Creative Thinking Tools and Techniques

• Theories of creativity
• Creativity tools
• Lateral thinking and applications
• Thinking hats for creative problem-solving
• SCAMPER
• Biotechniques in creativity
• Picture associations
• Mind mapping
• TRIZ
• The power of opposite thinking

Barriers to Creative Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

• Stages in problem-solving and decision-making
• Anatomy of a problem
• Creative problem-solving steps
• Barriers to decision-making
• Creative problem-solving tips

Corporates & Regional Coverage

This program is widely adopted by organizations aiming to strengthen innovation and problem-solving capabilities within their teams. We offer customized corporate workshops in the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) and extend our services across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.