The Creative Problem Solving & Decision-Making course is designed to equip participants with essential skills to address complex challenges and make strategic decisions with confidence. Through a mix of theory, tools, and interactive activities, the course emphasizes innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration. Participants will learn structured techniques to define problems, generate and evaluate solutions, and make decisions that drive successful outcomes.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of creative problem solving and structured decision-making
- Accurately identify and define problems from multiple perspectives
- Apply techniques to brainstorm and evaluate innovative solutions
- Make well-informed decisions under uncertainty and pressure
- Strengthen critical thinking to analyze data, recognize patterns, and draw logical conclusions
- Use tools like lateral thinking and mind mapping to foster creativity
- Communicate solutions effectively and build consensus with stakeholders
- Identify common barriers to sound decision-making and apply strategies to overcome them
Application Objectives / Outcomes
Participants will be equipped to:
- Apply creative frameworks to solve real organizational challenges
- Define problems clearly, accounting for root causes and stakeholder views
- Systematically generate and assess solution alternatives
- Make confident, evidence-based decisions that align with strategic goals
- Encourage a culture of innovation and open problem-solving within their teams
- Present decisions and solutions effectively to gain stakeholder alignment
- Mitigate decision-making risks such as bias, groupthink, or overconfidence
- Continuously improve problem-solving approaches using feedback and lessons learned
Target Audience / Who Should Enroll
- Professionals across all levels
- Team leaders, project managers, analysts, and decision-makers
- Individuals seeking to strengthen innovation, problem-solving, or strategy execution skills
Eligibility Requirements / Prerequisites
None required
Duration
2 Days (Customizable to organizational needs)
Language of Instruction
Available in English and Arabic
Delivery Method
Instructor-led classroom training
Interactive group exercises
Case study analysis
Real-world simulations and role-playing
Peer collaboration and facilitated discussions
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