Creativity: Thinking Outside the Box

  • Author: ICH
  • Level: Beginner
  • Self-Paced
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Course overview
Creativity allows individuals to view every aspect on earth, explore new paths, as well as find new discoveries that help to advance our consistently thriving world of business. Without creativity, we would only see what is visible to the eye. To evolve as a business, it is critical to look beyond what is visible and consider new ideas. When creativity is incorporated into daily workplace practices there is a strong increase in the opportunities for growth, engagement, and productivity.  Creativity and innovation will turn ideas and dreams into reality. 

The course Creativity: Thinking Outside the Box, will provide you with informative tools and practical strategies that will help shape a creative workplace. Creativity plays a big role in building a positive work environment, one in which employees will feel confident in expressing their ideas. Be mindful that there is creativity in all of us. When this creativity emerges, powerful opportunities and advancements will happen.
Lesson series

Creativity: Thinking Outside the Box

Module One: Getting Started
Housekeeping Items
The Parking Lot
Workshop Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Action Plans and Evaluation Forms
Action Plan Form
Evaluation Form

Module Two: Breaking Down Creativity
Defining Creativity
Thinking Outside the Box
The Value of Creativity
Components of Creativity
Characteristics of the Creative Individual
Practical Illustration
Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Creating Business Success
Growth Through Creativity
Staff Morale
Engagement and Productivity
Competition
Creative Problem Solving
Practical Illustration
Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: The Creative Process
Preparation
Incubation
Illumination
Evaluation
Verification
Practical Illustration
Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Creativity vs. Innovation
Connecting the Two
The Innovative Leader
Innovative Projects
Experimentation
The Creativity Gap
Practical Illustration
Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Fostering a Creative Workplace
Diversity
Effective Feedback
Choosing Flexibility
The Power of Positivity
Creativity and Collaboration
Practical Illustration
Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Brainstorming
Connecting Creativity and Brainstorming
Successful Brainstorming
Visualize Your Goals
Stay Organized
Break It Up
Practical Illustration
Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: The Creative Team
Identifying Opportunities
Show Respect
Finding Creative Spaces
Listening
Goals and Values
Practical Illustration
Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Creativity Myths
Inherited Trait
Creativity is for Artists
The Solo Creator
Breakthrough Moment
Financial Incentives
Practical Illustration
Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Recognizing Obstacles
Afraid to Fail
Distractions
Stressors
Lack of Sleep
Time
Practical Illustration
Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Finding Your Creative Mind
Identifying Your Strengths
Building Confidence With Creativity
Risk-Taking
Motivation
Be Mindful
Practical Illustration
Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
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What's included?

  • 12 Modules
  • 11 Quizzes

Become a Strategist 

Personal brand

 You will also learn how to put the ideas presented to you into action and build your own personal brand through content marketing.