Leading with Critical Thinking , Creativity and Innovation

An Intensive 5-Day Training Course

Leading with Critical Thinking ,
Creativity and Innovation

Creating the Future by Igniting Workplace Creativity

Scheduled Dates

23 - 27 Oct 2023 Dubai - UAE $5,950
11 - 15 Dec 2023 Zurich - Switzerland $5,950
08 - 12 Jan 2024 Dubai - UAE $5,950
08 - 12 Jul 2024 Dubai - UAE $5,950
02 - 06 Sep 2024 London - UK $5,950
21 - 25 Oct 2024 Dubai - UAE $5,950
09 - 13 Dec 2024 Zurich - Switzerland $5,950
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Why Choose this Training Course?

Creativity isn’t the sole domain of gifted artists, but in fact a learnable skill  that can be applied not just in creating innovative products and services, but to every aspect of work life processes and communications. By applying creativity to the tasks and challenges you face in your work, you will begin to experience breakthroughs you never thought possible. You will feel confident that you  really are on the creative edge and able to consider different sides of an issue while anticipating a broader range of possibilities. 

In this PetroKnowledge Leading with Critical Thinking, Creativity & Innovation training course, you will discover how to build and expand your creative abilities and those of your team.

Participants will develop the following competencies:

  • Use effective communication to motivate creativity in your team
  • Help your team find creative solutions to workplace challenges
  • Come to accurate conclusions and decisions more often
  • Recognize and encourage creative people
  • Learn how to challenge assumptions and expand perceptions about situations

What are the Goals?

This Leading with Critical Thinking, Creativity and Innovation training course aims to enable participants to achieve a high level of confidence in their ability to solve problems, think creativity and communicate their ideas confidently. Objectives for the week include:

  • Building a company culture that promotes innovation & creativity
  • Understanding and utilizing the immense capacities of our brains create new ways of thinking, doing and being
  • Mastering creative ways to present your ideas confidently
  • Balancing logic and intuition to make more effective decisions
  • Overcoming creative blocks and challenge existing approaches to workplace issues
  • Develop flexible, creative and well-motivated teams

Who is this Training Course for?

This PetroKnowledge Leading with Critical Thinking, Creativity and Innovation training course is designed for all leaders - supervisors, professionals and executives who are required to handle various issues and challenges. It is also recommended for professionals who desire to enhance their creative abilities for better workplace performance.

This Leading with Critical Thinking, Creativity and Innovation training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

  • Leaders and Managers
  • Supervisors and Team Leaders
  • HR Professionals
  • Team Members who require high levels of creativity and innovation in their jobs
  • Entrepreneurs and Freelancers

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Leading with Critical Thinking, Creativity and Innovation training course uses self-assessment questionnaires, models, practical exercises, case studies, presentations and group discussion to develop creative thinking and innovative decision making skills. The use of participants’ own real work situations adds reality and enhances transference of learning. This is a non-threatening environment which will allow participants to practice safely techniques they will then transfer to the workplace.

Organisational Impact

What does the organization gain by sending their employees on this course? Attending this Leading with Critical Thinking, Creativity and Innovation training course  will enable participants to use simple but highly-effective creative problem-solving and decision-making tools to better:

  • Align their efforts to achieve organizational goals and objectives
  • Build and develop their team’s working style and processes
  • Enhance their team’s commitment and achievement
  • Transfer the classroom learning directly to the workplace with immediate impact
  • Create a climate of innovation amongst their teams
  • Create ownership of complex problems and empower solutions

Personal Impact

As a participant, you will learn to:

  • Consolidate the tools and techniques for thinking creatively
  • Make better decisions for solving problems innovatively and successfully
  • Learn a process for ensuring that your team contribute effectively
  • Enhance creative thinking in the workplace
  • Display the confidence to tackle complex issues courageously
  • Employ a comprehensive toolkit of processes and techniques to ensure success in any situation

Daily Agenda

Day One: Leadership – Igniting the Creative Spark in your Team 

  • Big Picture Thinking – Why are we here?  What are we trying to create?
  • The Big 5 P’s of Creativity – Philosophy, Place, People, Process and Product
  • Vision Boards – Harnessing the Power of Intention
  • Tapping into and Motivating Talent
  • Empowering Individual and Team Creativity
  • Harnessing the Power of Conflict and Differences

Day Two: The Creative Brain – Exploring Ways of Thinking 

  • What is Creativity? What is Innovation?
  • Creativity and Self-Perception
  • Measuring Creativity
  • Divergent vs. Convergence Thinking
  • Lateral Thinking
  • Left and Right Brain Roles in the Innovation and Creativity Process
  • Ways to Boost Your Creativity

Day Three: Creativity and Problem Solving Processes 

  • An Overview of Different Problem Solving Processes
  • Methods of Analysis
  • How to Become a Creative Genius
  • Overcoming Creative Blocks
  • Mind Mapping – The Swiss Army Knife of the Brain
  • The Six Hat Approach
  • A Toolbox of Creative Thinking Methodologies

Day Four: Critical Thinking - Evaluating and Presenting Ideas 

  • Insight and Intuition – Trusting your Gut
  • Logical and Intuitive Decision Making
  • Is this Practical? – A Checklist for Feasibility
  • Presenting Ideas through Metaphor and Analogy
  • The Power of Story Telling
  • The Power of Visuals in Presenting your Ideas
  • Overcoming Resistance to Change

Day Five: Creativity and Innovation in a Brave New World 

  • Using Technology to Enhance Creativity
  • Spotting Trends and Setting Trends
  • Developing a Creative Working Environment
  • Develop a Culture of Creativity and Innovation
  • Learning from Successful Companies
  • Advice from the Best Creative Minds

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this training course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate will be awarded to the delegates

In Association With

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register for a training course?

  • To register online through our website, please click “Enroll Now” on the course page, complete and submit the form. A confirmation e-mail and instructions will be sent to the participant’s e-mail.
  • You may also get in touch with our Registration Team on
    +971 50 981 7386 | +971 2 557 7389 or send an email to reg@petroknowledge.com

When and how do I arrange payments?

  • Payments can be made in USD or UAE local currency AED (Arab Emirates Dirhams) either by Bank Transfer or by Credit Card. Our Bank Account details will be provided on the invoice.
  • Course fees are payable upon booking unless a valid, authorized Purchase Order is provided and accepted.
  • Invoices will be sent via email/courier to the ID/name and address provided.
  • The course fee shall be settled prior to course start date. Corporate payments with existing payment policy shall be relayed to us in advance.

When should I expect to receive confirmation of registration?

Upon successful registration online, enrolment on the respective training course will be confirmed by Registration Team by e-mail along with the invoice and joining instruction.

Is there a discount for more than one registrant/course?

For corporate fees and group registration, please send your query to info@petroknowledge.com.

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