: This course looks at spurring creativity and innovation in teams and organizations. Drawing on the latest academic thinking, it outlines the key factors for creative teams.
Further, the course focuses on tools and techniques designed to yield more productive thinking in collective settings. Participants learn about a number of targeted tools (including brainstorming, Discussion 66, Provocation, and others) to generate fresh thinking in smaller group settings and in their organizations.
: This course has a "Mentor Expert" helpdesk feature. Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.
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Lesson 1
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Explain the connection between creativity and innovation
Outline the five factors for creative teams
Use team creative tools such as brainstorming, Discussion 66, anonymous idea generation, and visioning
Explain the importance of diversity in team creativity
Describe techniques for prototyping new ideas
Explain how to overcome creative barriers for teams and organizations
Describe ways to make teams and organizations more open to creativity and innovation
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