Lateral Thinking
Learn to approach challenges from unconventional angles, foster creativity, and uncover innovative solutions beyond traditional methods
Course Description
Problem-solving technique that involves exploring alternative solutions is a valuable skill as traditional, linear approaches often fall short. Lateral thinking is about exploring unconventional perspectives and generating innovative solutions. This interactive & highly practical program provides in-depth practical insights into the principles & techniques of lateral thinking and practice applying lateral thinking to real-world problems and challenges, both individually and in teams.
Most Suitable For
Everyone engaged in problem-solving or exploring to master the skills of creativity & Innovation
Key Learning Outcomes
- Ability to identify/recognise mental blocks that hinder creative problem-solving and develop strategies to overcome them.
- Skills to use various lateral thinking tools and techniques to problem-solving
- Developed skills to lead and facilitate creative problem-solving sessions.
- Ability to apply lateral thinking principles to diverse challenges/decision-making processes in business, personal, and social sphere.
- Increased willingness to take risks and experiment with new approaches.
Coverage
- Lateral thinking and its important
- Vertical vs lateral thinkingge
- Business and artistic creativity
- Myths about creativity
- Paradigms in creativity
- Mental blocks hindering creativity
- Lateral thinking techniques – brainstorming, mind mapping, analogies, challenging assumptions, six thinking hats, reverse thinking, attribute listing etc.
- Fostering a creative culture
- Applying lateral thinking to problem – solving
Andragogy
- Case studies, self-reflections & assessment, individual & group exercises, role plays, quizzes, chat, videos, App based activities, Q&A. (Need based pre & post program assessment )
Offerings
- F2F, Live Virtual Class & Webinar mode​
- X’CEL approach for highly experiential, contextualised to the client’s business context for learner delight​
- Optional Customization - Duration of Programs
- Training needs analysis prior to design and delivery for maximum program value & impact​
- Pick & choose from a ready list or we can create one for you​
- Facilitators with 15+ yrs. experience with deep subject knowledge & specialization​
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