METHODOLOGY
- Interactive lectures
- Practical individual and group exercises
- Analysis and resolution of real-life situations
- Instructor feedback and self-reflection
- Facilitated discussions and methodical instruction
- Critical and creative thinking exercises
Situations you commonly deal with:
Lack of new ideas and innovative approaches
Situation: You often find yourself relying on the same approaches when solving problems or planning new projects. You feel like you are missing fresh ideas but are unsure how to stimulate creativity and create an environment where new thoughts can emerge.
Solution Learned in the Course: You will learn how to actively develop creative thinking, overcome mental barriers, and use specific methods for generating new ideas. You will gain tools to help you view situations from a new perspective and bring forward innovative solutions.
Biases and limited critical thinking skills
Situation: You sometimes catch yourself relying on first impressions or preconceived notions when making decisions, without verifying whether they reflect reality. In your team, incorrect conclusions may arise due to biases or a one-sided view of the situation, complicating communication and decision-making.
Solution Learned in the Course: You will learn how to recognize and eliminate biases in your thinking, objectively work with facts, and differentiate between reality and assumptions. By mastering critical thinking techniques, you will be able to assess situations more thoroughly and make well-informed decisions.
Difficulty in solving complex problems
Situation: You face challenges that seem too complicated or unclear, and instead of moving forward, your team or yourself get stuck without a clear solution. Sometimes a problem feels overwhelming, making it difficult to decide where to start, or you overlook important details.
Solution Learned in the Course: You will learn how to structure your thoughts, analyze problems step by step, and arrive at clear conclusions. You will gain strategies to navigate complex situations more effectively and master approaches that help you systematically seek solutions instead of feeling overwhelmed by complexity.
Imbalance between critical and creative thinking
Situation: Sometimes, you or your team rely too much on logical analysis without allowing room for creativity, or vice versa, you generate many creative ideas but lack a system for evaluating and implementing them.
Solution Learned in the Course: You will gain skills to help you combine critical and creative thinking so that they work together instead of conflicting. You will learn how to switch between them when needed and how to use both approaches to achieve well-thought-out and innovative outcomes.