The Creative Edge...Defining an Inspired Organization
Are you a creative thinker? Were you a creative thinker before the pressures of time and workload pushed you “into the box”?
Learn about the traits, habits and actions of creative people and how to cultivate and develop these skills.
These customized sessions will unlock creative thinking skills. The session features 10 tips and techniques that you will take back to inspire your workplace. Some highlights include: routine busting, brainstorming techniques, boundaries for good ideas, four dimensions of a creative thinker, energizers for creating “brain sparks” to name a few.
You will learn to develop and create a strategy for creativity and innovation that can
energize your teams, projects and processes.
Facilitating
The importance of an impartial facilitator is essential to get the most out of any group session. As a trained facilitator, Patty will tailor the session to help meet the desired outcome/expectations of the group and their specified topic. New product development and/or process improvements will result from these sessions
providing an exciting platform for innovation.
GNP Brainstorming
Using Goal Not Problem type thinking, this brainstorming technique is extremely inspiring and motivating. Participants work in small groups to ideate on a specific challenge that is relevant to their business or product.
Framing the future within a goal rather than a problem is an effective way to empower all participants to be change agents.
Brainwriting
This is an often-overlooked technique for generating a large quantity of ideas in a short time. Unlike many other techniques, Brainwriting is suitable for large groups—up to 25. It is inclusive, taking in everyone’s ideas. It insures that all participants will be able to contribute using the written worksheets as a “silent” ideation technique. Clients would use this when they want to try a new approach to ideation/innovation or when there is reticence to contribute in a group situation.
The Creative Edge...Defining an Inspired Organization
Are you a creative thinker? Were you a creative thinker before the pressures of time and workload pushed you “into the box”? This session will unlock your creative thinking skills.
Learn the four dimensions of creative thinking styles and discover your preferences and strengths.
GNP Brainstorming
Using Goal Not Problem type thinking, this brainstorming technique is extremely
inspiring and motivating. Participants work in small groups to ideate on a specific challenge that is relevant to their business or product.
Brainwriting
This is an often-overlooked technique for generating a large quantity of ideas in a short time. Unlike many other techniques, Brainwriting is suitable for large groups—up to 25.
Use this technique to try a new approach to ideation/innovation or when there is reticence to contribute in a group situation.
Blue Sky Thinking
“What if...?” This creative thinking technique explores the boundaries that we arbitrarily put in place as unquestionable routines. During this session status quo boundaries are pushed to the limit using scenarios that may seem impossible at first but will result in surprising new and workable solutions.
The Innovator's Advantage
What are the three competencies that you need to be an idea person? Learn about developing traits, habits and actions that matter. Develop an action plan that will make you more effective in any situation.
Abstract Thinking
Looking for a unique teambuilding experience? This session allows participants to create abstract art in a studio setting. No art skills required and no need to be intimidated at all. Be prepared to laugh, have fun, create and get to know your team! It’s hands on, it’s fun and it’s different!
Facilitating/Ideation
The importance of an impartial facilitator is essential to get the most out of any group session. As a trained facilitator, Patty will tailor your session to meet the desired outcome.
New product development and/or process improvements are good topics for these sessions. This an exciting platform for innovation!
Session Descriptions
Creative Solutions
Mind Mapping
Mind mapping is a creative exercise that teaches participants to discover new insights through diagrams that connect ideas and associations. Mind mapping allows for an approach to search for solutions not yet known.
