Problem solving: 3 steps towards creative solutions

Step 1 (90 mins)

You discover the 3 steps in problem solving. You also learn how to observe more and better, and get a new perspective on challenges. Finally, you also practice your creative skills by:

• Breaking your patterns
• Making surprising associations
• Delaying your judgement

Step 2: online class (3 hours)

You set to work with one or more challenges of your choice:

• You apply the reformulation technique to your problem.
• You think up as many possible ideas with these 4 techniques:
  • Brain writing
  • Random word
  • Magazine method
  • Provocation and recall technique
• You develop your ideas and visualise them using the Miro collaboration platform. You learn to work with Miro quickly and easily in step 1.
• You make a selection of your ideas with the COCD box:
  • Quick wins
  • Ideas with more impact
  • Ideas for the future

Step 3 (80 mins)

In different ways you build on your new knowledge about problem solving:

• With a specific assignment you apply the techniques to a real work situation.
• You receive extra tips to break your thinking habits.
• You conduct your own creativity test.
• You learn how to run a brainstorming session.
• You receive access to in-depth literature and blog articles.