Creative Problem Solving
Training for your Group
- Private class for your team
- Online or on-location
- Fully customizable course material
- Onsite testing available
Training for Individuals
$395
- Live, Instructor-led training
- Expert instructors
- Hands-on instruction
Course Overview
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.
Course Length: 1 day
Audience: Professionals in a variety of fields who are seeking to improve their problem solving skills.
Prerequisites: None
What You're Going To Learn
Understand problems and the creative problem solving process Identify types of information to gather and key questions to ask in problem solving Identify the importance of defining a problem correctly Identify and use four different problem definition tools Write concrete problem statements Use basic brainstorming tools to generate ideas for solutions Evaluate potential solutions against criteria, including cost/benefit analysis and group voting Perform a final analysis to select a solution Understand the roles that fact and intuition play in selecting a solution Understand the need to refine the shortlist and redefine it Understand how to identify the tasks and resources necessary to implement solutions Evaluate and adapt solutions to reality
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Full Course Outline
1 – GETTING STARTED
- Workshop Objectives
2 – 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
3 – INFORMATION GATHERING
- Understanding Types of Information
- Identifying Key Questions
- Methods of Gathering Information
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
4 – 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
5 – PREPARING FOR BRAINSTORMING
- Identifying Mental Blocks
- Removing Mental Blocks
- Stimulating Creativity
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
6 – GENERATING SOLUTIONS (I)
- Identifying Mental Blocks
- Removing Mental Blocks
- Stimulating Creativity
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
7 – GENERATING SOLUTIONS (II)
- The Morphological Matrix
- The Six Thinking Hats
- The Blink Method
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
8 – ANALYZING SOLUTIONS
- Developing Criteria
- Analyzing Wants and Needs
- Using Cost/Benefit Analysis
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
9 – SELECTING A SOLUTION
- Doing a Final Analysis
- Paired Comparison Analysis
- Analyzing Potential Problems
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
10 – PLANNING YOUR NEXT STEPS
- Identifying Tasks
- Identifying Resources
- Implementing, Evaluating, and Adapting
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
11 – CREATING A PERFORMANCE PLAN
- Planning the Follow-Up Meeting
- Celebrating Successes
- Identifying Improvements
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
12 – WRAPPING UP
- Words from the Wise
- Lessons Learned
What to Expect at LeapFox
Knowledgeable Instructors
Our instructors are certified professionals. They are trained on the latest features and how to get the most out of software programs.
Hands-on Labs
No boring lectures! Our courses are designed to give students lots of time to practice what they are learning with hands-on exercises and projects.
Bounce Back Pass
Retake any course for up to 3 months. *Some limitations apply
Certificate of Completion
Receive a certificate of completion at the end of every course.
Up-to-date Curriculum
Each course comes with a helpful and up-to-date ebook which will contain instruction and practice exercises.
Time Saving Tips N Tricks
In each course, your instructor will show you tips and tricks that will save you time and make you more efficient.
Friendly and Helpful Staff
Our staff is dedicated to your success. Each team member is trained to provide the absolute best customer service possible.
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