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Professional training course · ISSD-002

Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques

Creative thinking and innovation are essential for solving problems, improving performance, and staying competitive in a changing business environment. Organizations need…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques
Next classroom session Kuala Lumpur 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £2,250 Also available Munich 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £4,250

Course overview

Why Attend
Creative thinking and innovation are essential for solving problems, improving performance, and staying competitive in a changing business environment. Organizations need employees who can generate fresh ideas, challenge traditional approaches, and turn opportunities into practical solutions. This course provides participants with practical tools and techniques to strengthen creativity, encourage innovation, and drive continuous improvement.

Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, brainstorming sessions, group discussions, innovation exercises, problem-solving activities, and real workplace examples.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the principles of creativity and innovation
  • Apply creative thinking techniques to solve problems
  • Generate and evaluate new ideas effectively
  • Overcome barriers to creativity
  • Improve decision-making through innovative thinking
  • Build a culture of innovation in the workplace
  • Use structured tools for idea development
  • Create practical innovation action plans

Target Audience

  • Managers and Supervisors
  • Team Leaders
  • HR and Learning Professionals
  • Strategy and Planning Staff
  • Project Managers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Anyone seeking to improve creativity and innovation skills

Target Competencies

  • Creative Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Innovation Management
  • Idea Generation
  • Decision-Making
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Continuous Improvement 

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Foundations of Creativity and Innovation
    • Understanding creativity and innovation concepts
    • Importance of innovation in organizations
    • Characteristics of creative thinkers
    • Common barriers to creativity
    • Building a creative mindset
    • Role of leadership in innovation
  2. 2Day 2: Creative Thinking Techniques
    • Brainstorming methods
    • Mind mapping techniques
    • Lateral thinking approaches
    • SCAMPER method for idea generation
    • Reverse thinking techniques
    • Using questions to unlock ideas
  3. 3Day 3: Problem Solving through Innovation
    • Defining problems clearly
    • Root cause analysis for innovation
    • Generating solution alternatives
    • Evaluating and selecting ideas
    • Risk-taking and experimentation
    • Turning problems into opportunities
  4. 4Day 4: Innovation in the Workplace
    • Creating a culture of innovation
    • Encouraging collaboration and idea sharing
    • Managing resistance to new ideas
    • Improving processes through innovation
    • Customer-focused innovation methods
    • Measuring innovation success
  5. 5Day 5: Implementing Ideas and Sustaining Innovation
    • Turning ideas into action plans
    • Prioritizing innovation opportunities
    • Leading innovation initiatives
    • Continuous improvement strategies
    • Personal creativity development plan
    • Final workshop: Build an innovation roadmap

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Kuala Lumpur, Munich, Cape Town, Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Vienna.

Can I take Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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