INTRODUCTION

Creative thinking is the ability to develop original and imaginative ideas by viewing situations from new perspectives. It involves thinking outside the box, making connections between seemingly unrelated concepts, and generating innovative solutions to problems. In the workplace, creative thinking enables individuals and teams to design unique strategies, improve processes, and adapt quickly to changing environments. It fuels innovation and allows organizations to stay ahead of the competition by continuously improving and evolving.

Critical thinking, on the other hand, is the ability to analyze information objectively and make reasoned judgments. It involves evaluating evidence, questioning assumptions, identifying logical connections, and solving problems based on facts rather than emotions or bias. At work, critical thinking ensures sound decision-making, reduces errors, and improves efficiency by allowing employees to assess risks, weigh alternatives, and choose the most effective course of action. Together, creative and critical thinking empower professionals to not only generate new ideas but also evaluate and implement them effectively.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the programme, the participants will be able to:

• Learn techniques on how to use and capitalise on the strengths of the right brain in order to generate more creative ideas.
• To apply and using creativity mind-mapping and brainstorming in problem solving.
• Describe the concept of critical thinking and why it is so important for establishing facts before making workplace decisions
• Demonstrate skills in creative thinking by identifying and refining a ‘problem’ and approaching problem-solving from different angles with a fresh perspective
• Build stronger arguments with evidence-based decision making by discerning fact from fiction, and drawing on reasoned arguments for solving problems
• Combine both critical and creative thinking to approach problems with sound judgement, and by offering innovative solutions, by yourself and with others.

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1 : THE THINKING PROCESS

• Physiology of the brain and its impact on thinking process.
• Left Brain, Right Brain, Brain Sprain – understanding your preferred approach.
• Thinking out of the box
• How to define a problem and separate fact from opinionated fact and opinion

MODULE 2 : CREATIVE THINKING TECHNIQUES

• Brainstorming effectively
• Mind mapping
• SCAMPER technique
• Design thinking basics
• Creative storytelling

MODULE 3 : CRITICAL THINKING ESSENTIALS

• Identifying assumptions
• Evaluating arguments
• Logical fallacies
• Asking critical questions
• Synthesizing information

MODULE 4 : ANALYTICAL TOOLS FOR DECISION-MAKING

• SWOT analysis
• Root cause analysis
• Cost-benefit evaluation
• The 5 Whys technique

MODULE 5 : PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND DECISION MAKING

• Problem Identification
• A Rational Approach To Problem Solving
• Problem Solving Tools and Techniques
• The Planning Process
• Decision Making and Planning

MODULE 6 : MANAGING INNOVATION

• The innovation search
• The climate of innovation
• Understanding and facilitating the process of innovation
• Nurturing creativity and entrepreneurship within an organization

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

Executive level

METHODOLOGY

An adult learning approach using a combination of lectures and simulation, exercises, management games & group discussions

TRAINER

Ismail Hashim or

Mazibah Mohd Zin

Dr Rahman Ibrahim

FEES (WITHOUT ACCOMODATION)

RM1,100.00 per pax

Early Bird RM1,000.00 per pax

(20 days before program)

2 pax RM 1,050.00 per pax

3 pax > RM1,000.00 per pax

(This fees is inclusive of 2 morning tea breaks, 2 lunch , 2 afternoon tea breaks, notes and certificate of attendance for the participants)