Innovation and Change Survival Guide
Divergent thinking and creativity drive innovations and efficiency; however, social pressures and education shape a person's conformity. Participants in this course will engage in several interactive peer exercises.
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Open Mindset
- Socialization
Earning Criteria
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Describe why creativity is one of the most important job skills in the workplace.
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Describe how socialization and educational practices undermine creative thinking.
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Explain the upsides and downsides of conformity.
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Define creativity and the divergent and convergent constructs.
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Explain how to improve performance through deliberate creative practices.
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Devise a more positive and open-minded response to creative ideas.