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Creative Problem Solving

August 18 - 20, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM		Chicago, IL$765
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Overview:
Unleash your powers of creative thinking and learn how to encourage creativity in the workplace. You learn methods to overcome roadblocks to success and techniques to stimulate creative on-the-job solutions.

Auditors will want to take Creative Thinking for Auditors (AUDT8012G).
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who desires improvement in developing new ideas, solving problems and making decisions.
Additional Information:
Distance Education Option: Creative Problem Solving via GS Connect (ADMB7502A).
Objectives:
  • Functionally define creativity
  • Explain the relationship of creativity to problem solving
  • Name at least four stimulators and four inhibitors of creativity
  • Identify and practice at least three techniques for stimulating creative ideas on the job
  • Apply at least one technique for step-by-step implementation of new solutions in small group, on-the-job situations
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    Syllabus:
    Syllabus -- Creative Problem Solving, ADMB7002D, Grad. School, USDA

    Day one

    • Introduction
      • Icebreaker Exercise
      • Administration
    • Definitions of Creativity
      • Personal Traits
      • Personal Hallmarks of Creativity
      • The Nature of the Truly Creative Person
    • Creative Individuals
      • Perception
      • Inhibitors
      • Motivating Problem Solvers
      • Hemispheric Dominance and Problem Solving

    Day two

    • Creative Traits
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Mental Flexibility
      • Associational Fluency
      • Verbal Fluency
      • Ideational Fluency
      • Originality
    • Problem Prevention
      • Language Style
      • Leadership Styles to Manage Problem Solving Groups
      • Listening
      • Communication in Problem Solving Groups

    Day three

    • Creative Problem Solving Approaches
      • Brainstorming
      • Forcing Techniques
      • Synectics
    • Synthesizing the Problem Solving Process
      • Problem Solving Steps
      • Alternative Models


    Course Details
    CODE:  ADMB7002D
    TYPE:  Classroom-Day
    LENGTH:  3 Day(s)
    CREDIT:  1.8 CEU
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