Creativity in the Workplace Course Outline

Creativity in the Workplace

Session One: Course Overview

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

Pre-Assignment

Pre-Course Assessment

Session Two: What is Creativity?

Two Myths of Creativity

Ten Characteristics of Creative People

Self-Reflection Exercise

How Can You Develop Your Creativity?

Lateral Thinking Puzzle

Session Three: The Importance of Creativity in The Workplace

What Do CEOs Think?

30 Circles Challenge

Benefits of Creativity in the Workplace

Creative Companies

Session Four: Creative Corporate Cultures

Examples of Corporate Creativity

How Does My Business Compare and How Can It Improve?

Session Five: Fostering Creativity in Your Workplace

Fostering Creativity

Ideas to Help Employers Bolster Creativity

Creative Challenge

Creativity in the Workplace

Session Six: Brainstorming Techniques

Definition of Brainstorming

Visual Brainstorming Techniques

Idea Sorting Techniques

Creative Brainstorming Games and Exercises

Brainstorming Activity

Brainstorming Scenario

Personal Action Plan

Recommended Reading List

Post-Course Assessment

Pre- and Post-Course Assessment Answer Key

Pre-Course Assessment

Post-Course Assessment

Assignment Answer Key

Session Two: What is Creativity?

Session Three: The Importance of Creativity in the Workplace

Session Five: Fostering Creativity in Your Workplace

Session Six: Brainstorming Scenario