Department:

Department of National Productivity and Industry Innovation

Programme Name:

Creative Thinking and Innovation

Programme Description

Innovation and creativity in the workplace have become increasingly important determinants of organisational performance, success, and longer-term survival. As organisations seek to harness the ideas and suggestions of their employees, it is axiomatic that the process of idea generation and implementation has become a source of distinct competitive advantage.  Workers have the ability to offer creative ideas, which the organisations can materialize into innovations, and turn into their competitive edge.  There is a need to expose employees to the process of creativity and innovation and remove thinking blocks so that they can contribute to the development of their organisations. This programme has been designed to assist the individual understand the whole process of creative thinking and innovations at work.

Course Learnings

 Describe innovation and creativity and identify the key components of creativity , Explain the importance of innovation and creativity in organisations ,  Distinguish the elements that foster an innovative and creative work environment , Identify the ten different types of innovation with examples and case studies , Apply innovation types in workplace 

Level

Certificate

Notes

Fees