• 5-day interactive and practical program
• Proven creativity and innovation tools and techniques
• Hands-on workshops and group exercises
• Real-world case studies and applications
• Focus on problem-solving, ideation, and implementation
• Encourages an innovative and creative mindset

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

• Understand the fundamentals of creative thinking and innovation
• Apply creativity tools and techniques to generate ideas
• Overcome mental blocks and foster innovative thinking
• Use structured approaches to problem-solving
• Transform creative ideas into practical and innovative solutions
• Enhance collaboration and innovation within teams
• Apply innovation techniques to real workplace challenges

This course is suitable for:

• Managers and Team Leaders
• Innovation and R&D Professionals
• Project Managers and Business Analysts
• HR and Organizational Development Professionals
• Entrepreneurs and Startup Teams
• Professionals seeking to enhance creativity and innovation skills

Day 1: Foundations of Creative Thinking

• What is creative thinking?
• Creativity innovation
• Understanding the creative process
• Barriers to creativity and how to overcome them
• Self-assessment and creativity exercises

Day 2: Creativity Tools & Techniques

• Brainstorming and advanced ideation techniques
• Mind mapping and lateral thinking
• SCAMPER and design thinking basics
• Group exercises in idea generation
• Evaluating creative ideas

Day 3: Innovation Frameworks & Problem Solving

• Structured innovation processes
• Creative problem-solving models
• Turning problems into opportunities
• Case studies and practical applications
• Team-based innovation challenges

Day 4: From Ideas to Implementation

• Selecting and prioritizing ideas
• Prototyping and testing concepts
• Managing innovation projects
• Overcoming resistance to change
• Practical workshops

Day 5: Building a Culture of Innovation

• Leadership’s role in fostering innovation
• Collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Measuring innovation performance
• Action planning and personal innovation roadmap
• Course review and key takeaways

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 75% of the total course duration.