Each of us was born with a creative and enquiring mind.  By the time we reach adulthood, most of us have had these natural skills ‘taught’ out of us.  The good news is that we can relearn how to use our creative side.  Understanding the barriers to creativity and practising techniques to overcome them can be extremely beneficial to all of us.  The complex problems that face us in a modern world require creative solutions

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE?

Anyone who would like to tap into the underutilised resources of their brain.  Anyone who finds that the old solutions are not working now and would like to find new ways of resolving problems.  

COURSE AIMS

To give participants the opportunity to explore the many ways of dealing with problems through the use of lateral thinking.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate an understanding of learning styles and identify their own learning preference.

2. Identify the differences between lateral and sequential thought processes.

3. Explore methods that encourage lateral thought.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of brain dominance.

5. Practice using tools that encourage creative problem solving.

WHAT LEARNING METHODS ARE USED TO ACHIEVE THE OUTCOMES?

All exercises and learning techniques used during this workshop have been chosen with the adult learner in mind.  Exercises are problem centred and discussion and syndicate work is used as a vehicle for participants to reflect on their own experiences.
Specific methods used include:

COURSE STRUCTURE

The above list represents topics to be covered during the workshop.  This theory will be presented in a variety of ways which take into account the different learning styles of the group and the principles of how adults learn.