Creative thinking and innovation are vital components in our personal and professional lives. However, many people feel like they lack creativity. Most of us do not recognize that we are creative every day, whether picking out what clothes to wear in the morning or stretching a tight budget at work. While these tasks may not normally be associated with creativity, a great deal of creativity is involved to get them done. This training helps you understand that boosting your creative and innovative abilities takes practice.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Identify the difference between creativity and innovation.
• Recognize your creativity.
• Build your creative environment.
• Explain the importance of creativity and innovation in business.
• Apply problem-solving steps and tools.
• Use individual and group techniques to help generate creative ideas.
• Implement creative ideas.

Intended Audience: All audiences.