Innovative Thinking & Creative Problem Solving

Name: Innovative Thinking & Creative Problem Solving
Start: 2025-12-01T08:30:00+08:00
End: 2025-12-03T17:00:00+08:00
Location: Kuala Lumpur - KL

Schedule

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 am to Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Kuala Lumpur - KL | Kuala Lumpur, KL

Facilitated by Simon Banks, a globally acclaimed expert in Creativity and Innovation, this course is your gateway to a world of transformative possibilities. With over two decades of experience and a remarkable portfolio of over 1400 events spanning four continents, Simon has been the trusted innovation partner for industry titans such as Google, EY, IBM, and many more. Simon's expertise resides at the crossroads of creativity and design, where he artfully blends his artist's curiosity with a 20-year corporate career. He's not just an expert; he's a catalyst for change. His mission is to empower businesses not only to survive but to thrive in the modern age. Through cutting-edge reimagination, co-creation, and radical collaboration, Simon will be your guide to igniting innovation and achieving extraordinary results. Join him on this remarkable journey, and discover how to solve complex challenges, craft strategic solutions, and foster a culture of innovation that will propel your business to new heights. It's time to embrace your creative potential and embark on a path to unparalleled success under Simon's expert guidance.
RAVE REVIEWS
“Excellent speaker and trainer. The main strength of the event were the topics and soft skills relevant for daily usage and at professional settings.”
Chai Woon Geok, Senior Vice President, AmBank
"Fantastic module and programme."
Abdul Nazim Bin Awang Abdul Rahman, Manager - Brand, Campaign & Sponsorship, Sarawak Energy
“Simon is an expert in his field. This training opened up my views on looking at things especially from a Marketing & Product Development point.”
Mokhzani Muhamad, Assistant Vice President, MIDF
"The training is useful for my work as a Research Designer where I need to conduct DT for customer experience. The networking and communication aspects were very beneficial."
Mazuin Zainal Abidin, Manager, TM Technology Services
“Simon is friendly and approachable. One of the useful parts of the event is identifying and draw out ideas and problems.”
Lim Soo Aun, Chief Financial Officer, Aspen Vision Development
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
You can’t solve 21st-century problems with 20th-century thinking. In a time where technology is driving rapid change and the usual rules don’t apply, this programme offers a transformative experience that equips individuals with invaluable skills and perspectives for tackling complex challenges in innovative ways. Most importantly, it helps you design and create solutions that people truly value.
You will learn to appreciate the power of cross-functional teams and how to effectively harness collective intelligence to drive innovation, while building the ability to empathise with users, comprehend their needs and design solutions that truly resonate.
You will explore how to build a sustainable culture of innovation inside your team or organisation, using tools that promote creativity, accountability and real-world experimentation. Through a focus on empathy and curiosity, you gain the tools to look deeper, move beyond assumptions, ask better questions and create solutions that that genuinely address real-life challenges.
The course structure encourages participants from diverse backgrounds to collaborate on projects. This dynamic mix of perspectives enriches the ideation process, sparking unconventional ideas that might not arise in a more traditional setting.
You will leave with practical strategies for turning ideas into action, building innovation-friendly teams and leading change, even in organisations that prefer to play it safe.
KEY BENEFITS
Taking the creative energy and confidence back to the organisation to drive change.
Creating a Rapid Innovation Action Plan that will keep momentum going after the session.
Developing rapid Prototypes and early-stage concepts to find what users really value.
Develop multiple frameworks for ideation and divergent thinking to develop novel solutions to complex problems.
Empathising with customers and understanding the value of engaging with real people when innovating, rather than rushing straight to a solution.
Building repeatable innovation habits and team rituals that embed creative problem solving into daily work.
Leading innovation through psychological safety, coaching questions and an openness to uncertainty.
Building the mindset, behaviours and confidence to be more creative and innovative in problem solving and designing solutions that delight and create value.
Gain tools to deal with blockers, friction and resistance to new ideas, including how to reframe risk and get senior buy-in.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This intensive course is designed to help team leaders and professionals who are seeking to drive positive change and solving complex challenges. Ultimately, the programme offers a holistic learning journey that empowers individuals to become forward-thinking problem solvers, adept at driving innovation and fostering meaningful, user-cantered solutions.
Especially beneficial for professionals in:
Innovation & Strategy
Product Development & Design
Marketing
Sales
Engineering
IT
Project Management
Operations