Strategic Creative Thinking
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Enhance your Creative Thinking from random bursts of inspiration to a strategic competency you can apply systematically. That’s precisely what you’ll learn in this 5-module course on developing Strategic Creative Thinking.
Module 1 establishes foundations like leveraging different thinking styles, from divergent and convergent thinking lens. You will also learn how to tap your subconscious to generate novel ideas. Module 2 focuses on analytical skills like asking probing questions, analyzing assumptions and constructing and understanding logical arguments. This provides a strategic lens for creativity that blends well into the next few modules which are more application-based.
Module 3 explores imagination techniques like visualization and mind-wandering to fuel creative insights. Module 4 provides a toolkit for creative problem solving, including structured techniques like brainstorming, mind mapping, and reverse brainstorming.
Module 5 teaches you how to strategically evaluate creative ideas and solutions for feasibility and alignment with desired outcomes. You’ll learn how to set goals to execute on creative ideas in targeted ways.
With research-backed frameworks, interactive exercises and real-world examples, this course equips you with knowledge and skills for Strategic Creative Thinking. Rather than waiting for inspiration to strike, you’ll be able to innovatively solve problems and implement creative solutions to drive meaningful outcomes.
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What is Creativity? -
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Creativity vs Originality
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Myths and Misconceptions about Creativity
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Convergent vs Divergent Thinking
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Stages of the Creative Thinking Process
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The Interplay of Convergent & Divergent Thinking
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Thinking Style 1
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Thinking Style 2
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Thinking Style 3
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Thinking Style 4
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Thinking Style 5
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Principles of Creative Thinking
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Common Traits of Creative Thinkers
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Emotional Blocks to Creativity
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Understanding the Power of your Subconscious
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Techniques to Leverage the Subconscious
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The Interplay of your Conscious & Subconscious
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Module Quiz
Overview of your learnings from this module.
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Asking Probing Questions
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Tester Quiz
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Tips to Ask the Correct Question
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Techniques for Asking the Correct Question: Number 1
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Techniques for Asking the Correct Question: Number 2
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Case Study
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Tester Quiz 2
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Understanding an Argument
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How to Evaluate the Validity of an Argument?
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How to Evaluate the Soundness of an Argument?
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Identifying and Evaluating Arguments in a Variety of Contexts
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Learn Assumption Mapping
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Understanding Cognitive Biases
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How Cognitive Biases can Lead to Faulty Reasoning & Poor Decision-Making
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How to Identify & Avoid Common Cognitive Biases
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Logical Fallacies & Types of Logical Fallacies
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Recognizing Logical Fallacies in Arguments
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Spotting & Refuting Logical Fallacies
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Reaching Conclusions through Reasoned Analysis
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Other Errors in Creative Decision-Making
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Example of Argument in a Different Context: One
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Example of Argument in a Different Context: Two
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Module Test
A basic overview of your knowledge of this foundational module.
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Why to visualize and imagine?
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Visualization Technique 1
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Visualization Technique 2
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Visualization Technique 3
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Mind Wandering: How to do it?
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Picture Superiority Effect
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Visualization Technique 1
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Visualization Technique 2
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How to Overcome a Creative Block?
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Creative Active VS Creative Passive
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Module Quiz
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Curiosity as a Fuel to Creative Problem Solving
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Neuroscience behind Curiosity
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Example: How we are Fueled by Curiosity to be Creative
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What is Brainstorming?
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Types of Brainstorming
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Tester Quiz
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Brainstorming through Mind Mapping
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Reverse Engineering and Reverse Brainstorming
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Small "c" and Big "C" Creativity
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Example of Using Creative Thinking Techniques: One
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Example of Using Creative Thinking Techniques: Two
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Practice Quiz
