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Eight Effective Strategies for Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

Introduction

As the 21st Century begins to unfold together with its uncertainties and challenges there is dire need to improve our ability to think creatively and find solutions to seemingly impossible situations. Creativity is not necessarily an inborn skill and it is something that can be nurtured with the right training and perception. The two guiding principles of creativity is 'synergy' - the way in which information is perceived and 'synthesis' the way in which we process the information. Both these applied in tandem will allow us to relate previously unrelated concepts and ideas which is the crux of what creativity is all about.

Course Objectives

In this one day workshop participants will be put to task on how they could unleash their creative genius by learning to acknowledge the 6 'I's of creative thinking. They will be shown on how to apply SCRAMBLE in resolving conflicts, finding solutions and solving problems. Creative thinking hinges upon the principle of logic and innovation. By understanding these concepts it is quite possible to develop effective ways of problem solving, decision making and solution finding.

Course Outline

Day 1
* Understanding the Mind and the Brain
* Introduction to the 6 ‘I’s of creative thinking
* Evaluation the individual creative potential
* Understanding Barriers to Creative Thinking
* Learning to SYNERGISE and SYNTHESIZE
* Escaping the Paradigm trap
* Learning the elements of Brainstorming
* Introducing the Eight Strategies - SCRAMBLE
* Case study on the usage of Eight Strategies

Day 2
* Applying SCRAMBLE to the daily life
* Customising each of the Eight strategies
* Group discussion on the usage of SCRAMBLE
* Understanding the correlations between the different forms of thinking
* Developing an action plan for implementing the Eight Strategies
* Question and Answer session

Trainer(s)

Mr Theyagu, Daniel

Mr Daniel Theyagu is a management consultant cum performance evaluator with 15 years experience. He has designed and conducted customised training for more than 50 organizations which range from small and medium enterprise to Multi-National Corporation. A humorous and innovative trainer - Mr Theyagu is well known for the usage of metaphors and story telling to simplify difficult concepts to be easily understood.

His area of specialty includes the following:
- Leadership and Learning Organization
- Creative Thinking
- Proactive Thinking Strategies
- Emotional Intelligence
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Building
- Speed Reading and Memory Enhancement
- Competency-based Training

He is the author of the following books:
- Making Memory Work For You
- Developing True Leadership Potential - co-author
- Guide to Success without Tears or Fears

Who Should Attend

Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Policy Makers in Organizations

Course Details

Date:

20 to 21 October 2009

Time:

9:00am to 5:00pm

Venue:

NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre

Closing Date:

6 October 2009

Fee:

Standard: SGD$590 Alumni: SGD$472 Group (3 & Above): SGD$531

Registration fees inclusive of:

Course materials
Light refreshments
Lunch
Complimentary parking (1 entry/day) - applicable at NTU@one-north campus only.
Prevailing GST

Online Registration

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Methods of Payment

1. Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard only)

2. Cheque made payable to Nanyang Technological University

3. Invoice to Company (for Company Sponsored Participants)

4. E-invoice (for Government Organizations)

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Written notification to cce@ntu.edu.sg or fax: (+65) 6774 2911 at least 10 days before course commencement	No cancellation charges (Full refund)
Written notification within 4 – 9 days before course commencement	50% of course fees (50% refund)
Written notification within 3 days before course commencement	100% of course fees (No refund)