14DEC
14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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
- 13Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,250Fees from
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
December 2026
Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
January 2027
18JAN
18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
February 2027
15FEB
15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
March 2027
15MAR
15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
April 2027
19APR
19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
May 2027
17MAY
17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
June 2027
21JUN
21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
July 2027
19JUL
19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
August 2027
16AUG
16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
September 2027
20SEP
20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
October 2027
18OCT
18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
November 2027
15NOV
15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
December 2027
20DEC
20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
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.
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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