An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Powerful Creative Thinking &
Problem Solving
Developing Key Leadership Skills and Principles in the Workplace
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 03 - 07 Nov 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 15 - 19 Dec 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 29 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 26 - 30 Jan 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 23 - 27 Mar 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 30 Mar - 03 Apr 2026 | Paris - France | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 13 - 17 Apr 2026 | Riyadh - Saudi Arabia | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 27 Apr - 01 May 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 01 - 05 Jun 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 06 - 10 Jul 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 10 - 14 Aug 2026 | Berlin - Germany | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 28 Sep - 02 Oct 2026 | Los Angeles - USA | $7,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 02 - 06 Nov 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 14 - 18 Dec 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 28 Dec 2026 - 01 Jan 2027 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Online
| 15 - 19 Dec 2025 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 06 - 10 Jul 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 14 - 18 Dec 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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We offer a variety of tailored training options, customized to meet your organisation's needs. Delivered anytime, anywhere, we make it easy to bring expert training directly to your team.
Why Choose this Training Course?
This Powerful Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving training course is designed to equip executives with the necessary knowledge, insights, and practical tools to foster creativity within their organizations. Participants will learn effective, easy-to-apply techniques to critically analyze challenges and generate innovative solutions.
In today’s fast-paced and dynamic business landscape, the ability to develop fresh ideas and think creatively is a key asset. Professionals who can drive innovation, approach problems strategically, and inspire creative thinking within their teams will be in high demand.
Key Focus Areas of this training course:
- Gaining a deeper understanding of business, psychological, and social principles that encourage creative thinking and innovative approaches.
- Developing new perspectives and practical strategies to generate fresh, original ideas both individually and within teams.
- Exploring critical thinking best practices to facilitate productive discussions and positive debates.
- Learning structured problem-solving techniques and proven management tools to brainstorm, evaluate, and implement effective solutions.
- Strengthening leadership skills to build a collaborative and efficient team environment that enhances problem-solving and decision-making.
What are the Goals?
By the end of this Powerful Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving training course, participants will be able to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the creative process and its role in business success.
- Recognize how the right balance of challenge and pressure can enhance creativity.
- Approach interactions with external clients and stakeholders with greater confidence.
- Foster more productive and engaging discussions in team meetings.
- Encourage open debate, innovation, and positive change within their organization.
- Inspire and promote creative thinking and innovative problem-solving in teams and projects.
Who is this Training Course for?
This Petroknowledge Powerful Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving training course is suitable to a wide range of managers, executives and professionals but will greatly benefit those undertaking a role that requires them to encourage more creative solutions and improvements in processes and teamwork. This course if therefore highly suitable for:
- Engineers, Designers and other Technical Specialists
- Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Professionals
- Project Managers, aiming to improve project creativity and productivity
- Senior Managers responsible for improving team performance
- Change Managers seeking to influence a change in culture and behaviour
- Professionals (lawyers, accountants) involved in innovation and change
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This training course is designed to be dynamic, engaging, and highly practical. The approach combines theoretical insights with practical methods and tools to ensure that participants can return to the office, to apply what they learn to improve their organisations. Key components of the training methodology include training course presentations, interactive workshops, real-world case studies, peer learning and group discussions, and learning to use practical tools and methods through in-class exercises.
This Powerful Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving training course adopts a blended learning methodology to ensure that participants not only gain the knowledge and skills needed to promote more creativity and innovative solutions - but also the confidence to apply these methods effectively in their everyday work and supporting positive change and performance improvements in those they lead.
Organisational Impact
Organizations will gain immediate value as participants return equipped with new skills and techniques to enhance leadership and management effectiveness. Participants will be able to:
- Integrate and advocate for creative processes in business projects.
- Navigate innovation challenges and adapt more effectively to change.
- Strengthen relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
- Foster an environment that nurtures creativity within their teams.
- Encourage meaningful discussions and critical thinking to drive performance
Personal Impact
Driven and motivated participants will gain valuable personal and professional benefits from this Powerful Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving training course. They will be able to:
- Engage confidently with senior leaders on topics related to change, innovation, and creativity.
- Support and inspire their teams to think creatively and generate new ideas.
- Develop strategic plans to strengthen key business relationships.
- Organize and lead engaging, innovative workshops and meetings.
- Enhance their ability to generate and refine effective solutions.
Daily Agenda
Day One: The Leadership Context: Creativity and Critical Thinking
- Introduction: Organizational challenges and change
- Defining - Critical thinking
- Defining - Creative thinking
- Understanding innovation: The need to do things differently
- Why our management style matters
- Understanding you: Your personality & your values
Day Two: Promoting Better Critical Thinking Skills
- Thinking critically: Bias & Fallacies. Quantitative & qualitative methods
- Systems one and two: Thinking fast & thinking slow
- Active listening & critical conversations: The power of critical questions
- Business analysis process tools and mapping.
- Classic critical analysis: Swots, value chains, forces and models
Day Three: Promoting Better Creative Skills
- Understanding the creative individual
- Understanding personal motivation and mindset: Encouraging flow
- Using design thinking: Encouraging divergence and convergence
- Creative thinking tools and methods: managing effective brainstorming
Day Four: Encouraging Effective Teamwork and Creativity
- Team dynamics and roles in creative environments
- The value of creative conflict and debates and avoiding group think
- Lean and agile tools: Improving work processes and meetings
- Leading by example: Improving focus and promoting effectiveness
- Feedback and coaching: Promoting performance improvement
Day Five: The Creative and Critical Organisation
- The business canvas: A creative and critical tool
- Business model: Application and practice
- Cultural dimensions - working internationally and different approaches
- Encouraging creative and critical culture
- Next steps and your personal development
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PetroKnowledge is a globally recognized provider of training courses for oil and gas professionals, offering a wide range of specialized training courses designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and expertise in the energy sector. With courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the oil and gas industry, PetroKnowledge helps professionals stay up-to-date with industry standards, technological advancements, and best practices.
Our courses are specifically developed for professionals in the oil and gas industry, including engineers, technical staff, managers, and other specialists looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the sector, our training for oil and gas professionals is suited to individuals at all stages of their professional journey.
PetroKnowledge offers flexible learning solutions with both online courses and in-person training options. Online courses for oil and gas professionals provide the flexibility to learn from anywhere, while in-person courses offer a hands-on, interactive learning environment. Each training course page provides detailed information on the delivery format, allowing you to choose the option that best meets your learning style and schedule
Yes, PetroKnowledge offers customized in-house training solutions for organizations looking to upskill their teams. We work closely with companies to design bespoke training courses for oil and gas professionals that address specific challenges and objectives. Whether you need on-site training or online solutions, we can tailor the training courses to suit your organization’s needs.
Certain advanced training courses for oil and gas professionals may require prior experience or technical knowledge. These prerequisites ensure that participants can fully benefit from the course content. We recommend reviewing the course description on the relevant page to determine if any prerequisites apply to your selected course.
Enrolling in one of our training courses for oil and gas professionals is simple and convenient. Navigate to the specific course page, click “Enroll Now,” and complete the registration form. You will receive a confirmation email with further details on how to proceed.
You may also get in touch with our Registration Team on
+971 50 981 7386 | +971 2 557 7389 or send an email to [email protected]
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.
Yes, upon successful completion of our courses for professionals in the oil and gas industry, you will receive an industry-recognized certificate from PetroKnowledge. This certification is designed to validate your skills and knowledge and can significantly enhance your professional credentials, boosting your career prospects in the competitive oil and gas sector.
Pre-Course Cancellation
Our refund and cancellation policy varies depending on the course and circumstances. Generally, cancellations made at least 21 days before the training are eligible for a refund, less any administrative fees.
Refund Policy Disclaimer
All course bookings made through PetroKnowledge are non-refundable. By registering for a course, you acknowledge and accept that fees are payable in full and are not subject to refund under any circumstances, including but not limited to participant dissatisfaction, changes in personal or professional circumstances, or partial attendance.
PetroKnowledge reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course content, trainers, or schedules where necessary, without entitling delegates to a refund. Full details of each course – including objectives, target audience, and content – are clearly outlined prior to enrolment, and it is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure suitability before booking.
If you have any specific inquiries about the cancellation or refund, don’t hesitate to contact our support team, who can assist with your booking and cancellation queries.
For corporate fees and group registration, please send your query to [email protected].
