118 Creativity & Innovation courses

Innovation and Collaboration Begin by Asking Why To tackle the complex challenges of today's digital environment, organizations are leveraging collaborative methods to foster business agility and create innovative solutions. Challenge mapping has emerged as a useful approach to enable innovation. It compels us to examine our preconceived beliefs and collaborate with a diverse network of people to solve critical problems. During this presentation, we walk through a creative process for solving problems and generating ideas in an uncertain environment. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Are you in charge to plan and strategize in your organization? If yes then improve your problem-solving skills creatively through this comprehensive course. Description: Creative thinking is a requirement for any business to succeed. It can help anyone to be more efficient in their work which this course is designed for. You will be learning about creative thinking to help you and your organisation succeed. Through this course, you will understand the problems and what appropriate problem-solving process should you do in every situation. You will also learn the types of information to gather and know the importance of defining a problem and how to solve it. Who is the course for? Professionals who want to know how to solve problems creatively. People who have an interest in learning about creativity and creative problem-solving. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: The Certificate Course in Creativity and Creative Problem Solving is a useful qualification to possess, and would be beneficial for the following careers: Content Creator Creative Artworker Designers Developer Marketing Specialist Researcher. Module One - Getting Started 01:00:00 Module Two - The Problem Solving Method 01:00:00 Module Three - Information Gathering 00:30:00 Module Four - Problem Definition 01:00:00 Module Five - Preparing for Brainstorming 01:00:00 Module Six - Generating Solutions (I) 00:30:00 Module Seven - Generating Solutions (II) 01:00:00 Module Eight - Analyzing Solutions 01:00:00 Module Nine - Selecting a Solution 00:30:00 Module Ten - Planning Your Next Steps 01:00:00 Module Eleven - Recording Lessons Learned 01:00:00 Module Twelve - Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Activities Certificate Course in Creativity and Creative Problem Solving- Activities 00:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Certificate Course in Creativity and Creative Problem Solving 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Certificate Course in Creativity and Creative Problem Solving 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Countdown of the Top 10 Organizational Enablers to Drive a Culture of Innovation Based on her years of experience as a global Program Management executive and adviser to the C-suite, Sara will present a countdown of the top 10 organization enablers to drive innovation. In doing so, she will focus on a broad range of organizational aspects, such as: People, Collaboration, Leadership styles, Best practices, Techniques, Performance indicators, and Technology. All of these can be used as a tool to drive a culture of innovation within an organization. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Countdown of the Top 10 Organizational Enablers to Drive a Culture of Innovation Based on her years of experience as a global Program Management executive and adviser to the C-suite, Sara will present a countdown of the top 10 organization enablers to drive innovation. In doing so, she will focus on a broad range of organizational aspects, such as: People, Collaboration, Leadership styles, Best practices, Techniques, Performance indicators, and Technology. All of these can be used as a tool to drive a culture of innovation within an organization. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

This one-day programme explores the role of intellectual property (IP) in relation to innovation and creativity. It examines the different forms as well as the key processes, together with some of the oddities and idiosyncrasies of the legal regime that protects IP. It delves into the various IP models you should be aware of as well as key IP facts and figures and current IP trends across the global economy. This session is designed to give you a deeper understanding of: The main forms of intellectual property The importance of IP - both to your organisation and to the wider economy The key processes in the creation, commercial exploitation, and legal protection of IP The different models for the use of IP Some more advanced concepts for reviewing, valuing and managing IP 1 Main forms of intellectual property (IP) Patents Trademarks Copyright Design Trade secrets 2 Global IP business context Global IP facts and figures Figures for key jurisdictions Analysis of a company using IP data IP trends Overview of the key entities in the IP sector 3 Key IP processes IP creation IP portfolio management IP enforcement IP exploitation IP risk management 4 IP models IP models explained IP licensing IP litigation 5 IP concepts The IP maturity ladder Relative IP value and risk Axis of control 6 IP as an asset class Costs Valuation Financial perspective

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Understand problems and the creative problem solving processIdentify types of information to gather and key questions to ask in problem solving Identify the importance of defining a problem correctlyIdentify and use four different problem definition toolsWrite concrete problem statementsUse basic brainstorming tools to generate ideas for solutionsEvaluate potential solutions against criteria, including cost/benefit analysis and group votingPerform a final analysis to select a solutionUnderstand the roles that fact and intuition play in selecting a solutionUnderstand the need to refine the shortlist and redefine itUnderstand how to identify the tasks and resources necessary to implement solutionsEvaluate and adapt solutions to reality This workshop will give students an overview of the creative problem solving process, as well as key problem solving tools that they can use every day. Skills such as brainstorming, information gathering, & analyzing data will be covered during class. Getting Started Workshop Objectives The Problem Solving Method What is a Problem? What is Creative Problem Solving? What are the Steps in the Creative Solving Process? Case Study Module Two: Review Questions Information Gathering Understanding Types of Information Identifying Key Questions Methods of Gathering Information Case Study Module Three: Review Questions Problem Definition Defining the Problem Determining Where the Problem Originated Defining the Present State and the Desired State Stating and Restating the Problem Analyzing the Problem Writing the Problem Statement Case Study Module Four: Review Questions Preparing for Brainstorming Identifying Mental Blocks Removing Mental Blocks Stimulating Creativity Case Study Module Five: Review Questions Generating Solutions (I) Identifying Mental Blocks Removing Mental Blocks Stimulating Creativity Case Study Module Five: Review Questions Generating Solutions (II) The Morphological Matrix The Six Thinking Hats The Blink Method Case Study Module Seven: Review Questions Analyzing Solutions Developing Criteria Analyzing Wants and Needs Using Cost/Benefit Analysis Case Study Module Eight: Review Questions Selecting a Solution Doing a Final Analysis Paired Comparison Analysis Analyzing Potential Problems Case Study Module Nine: Review Questions Planning Your Next Steps Identifying Tasks Identifying Resources Implementing, Evaluating, and Adapting Case Study Module Ten: Review Questions Creating a Performance Plan Planning the Follow-Up Meeting Celebrating Successes Identifying Improvements Case Study Module Eleven: Review Questions Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Lessons Learned

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The MindGYM is a brain training App that works scientifically to develop the neuroplasticity of your mind, so you can become a creative and innovative genius, thinking quicker in super-states of creativity and creative people-solving, whilst in gamma and theta brain waves of flow state and hemispheric synchronisation. You will be able to tap into boundless energy, and develop your physical and mental capabilities. In effect, the app gives you the mind and the body, to manifest into your life of your greatest desire.