Course Description
1-Day Introduction to Creative Thinking (Certificate) *AI Included
A high-energy 1-Day introduction of the theory and practice of Creative Thinking. Our philosophy is rooted in the principle of ‘learning-by-doing,’ ensuring that you not only gain theoretical knowledge but also apply it in real-time situations. Your personal creativity will get a boost and you will learn how you can improve all parts of the Design Thinking process, with a focus on Ideation.
Throughout this dynamic day, you’ll actively engage with and practice Creative Thinking methods that will directly impact your work. We’ll take you through the entire Design Thinking process, with a special emphasis on the Ideation phase, one of the most crucial stages in any creative or problem-solving process. By the end of the day, you’ll feel confident in your ability to generate new ideas, refine them into viable concepts, and facilitate the ideation process with your team, driving more innovative solutions in your work.
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Early Bird Price
€ 795,00
Preparation time
No preparation time
Language
English
Standard Price
€ 895,00
Duration
1 day, 8 hours
Course type
In person
What is this course about?
Creative Thinking may seem elusive, like an uncontrollable burst of inspiration, but in this course, we’ll show you that creativity can be structured, focused, and repeatable. We will guide you through a range of proven techniques to help you generate, refine, and synthesize creative ideas.
You will learn what the rules for a strong brainstorming session are in relation to participants and process and practice several strong divergence tools to find new ideas as well as use different convergence technics to build concepts out of the ideas. The course encompasses a complete brainstorm process and helps you recognize what the tricks to gain control over Ideation as a facilitator are.
Creativity has an aura of uncontrollability. At the end of this course, you will have experienced the opposite. Creative Thinking is an effective process to solve problem statements for you and your team in the daily working environment.
The activities during this course are a balanced mix of theory and practice. Below you find a global outline of the topics that will be addressed.
Ready to embark on a journey filled with innovation? Sign up today!
We craft with a Designer’s Mindset
Our goal is to unlock your challenges and create lasting impact. With our practical approach, we empower you to lead change, providing the tools to identify beneficial opportunities and nurture valuable solutions.
What will you learn in this course?
Part 1 Theory
A short introduction to Creative Thinking. What is it? What’s the difference between logical thinking? Can I compare it with CPS or SIT?
Part 2 Attitudes and Skills
There are two major attitudes about Creative Thinking: Defer Judgement and Be Expansive. These attitudes can be strengthened by the use of three skills: Imagination, Perception and Association. You will experience all these five elements throughout the training.
Part 3 Learning by Doing
On the basis of the process of Creative Thinking, you will experience a complete brainstorm. You will practice several strong divergence tools to find new ideas and use different convergence technics to build concepts out of the ideas.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for:
Facilitators...
…looking to deepen their creative toolbox and gain greater control over the ideation phase of workshops, while energizing their sessions with practical, hands-on techniques.
Design Thinkers...
...eager to strengthen the creative dimension of their practice by mastering divergence and convergence methods that lead to more impactful, user-centered solutions.
Team Leads & Managers...
...who want to boost their team’s problem-solving capacity by integrating structured Creative Thinking methods into everyday collaboration.
Professionals in Transition...
…curious to explore the foundations of creativity and ideation, and looking for a practical entry point into the world of Design Thinking and innovation.
Who are the coaches for this course?
Our expert Facilitators have extensive experience in implementing approaches such as Design Thinking and Agile in organizations and will share their experience and practical examples during the course.
Jeroen van der Weide
Partner DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam
Jeroen is a Partner & Senior Facilitator at DT Academy. He is a driving force when it comes to facilitating teams, designing creative processes, and brainstorm sessions. He has an MA in Dutch Theatre, Film & Communications.
Tim Schuurman
Co-Owner DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam
Co-owner of DT Academy, Tim is a visionary leader with deep expertise in innovation and incremental change. Holding an MBA and MSc in Business and Financial Management, he designs transformative concepts and empowers businesses.
Joey Piliero
Facilitator and Service Designer
Joey is a seasoned designer with a background in architecture and urban planning. He has developed design visions for international clients from multiple public and private sectors. He specializes in simplifying complexity and guiding teams through service design challenges
Certificate
After successful completion of the course, participants are awarded a DesignThinkers Academy Certificate and you can celebrate your achievement. All tools and materials will be available after the course for personal use.
