Lunch & Learn Series: Creative Problem Solving

How many times have you tried to solve a problem only to get stuck in the process? In a business setting, this is a common occurrence. You’re faced with issues that traditional problem solving methods can’t solve. But you still need to find a way to fix the issue to move a project forward or resolve a conflict. This is when you may need to get creative to solve the problem at hand.
What is creative problem solving?
We will review the definition of creative problem solving (CPS) . At its core, CPS involves approaching a problem in an imaginative, innovative, and unconventional way. Having a process that will encourage you to find new, creative ways of thinking that can help you overcome any issue(s) at hand more quickly.
We will review 7 steps of the creative problem solving process
The CPS process can be broken down into seven steps.
This session will assist you with:
*Recognize problem solving as an important skill.
*Understand how to approach problem solving.
*Before you start problem-solving, we would like to ensure your mind and body are ready to work on your problem.
We will take a moment to think about what are problems and how you would like to solve them.
• What is the problem?
• Who is involved?
• Is it stressful?
• How does it affect your life?

“You bring your lunch and we will provide the learning (lunch is NOT provided).”

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