Leading Innovation and Creative Problem Solving
Innovation rarely happens by accident. This course shows leaders how to create the conditions for new ideas, run structured creative sessions, and move promising concepts from discussion to delivery.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Building a team environment that welcomes and rewards new ideas
- 02Facilitating structured creative sessions using brainstorming and design thinking
- 03Applying divergent and convergent thinking at the right moments
- 04Evaluating ideas against practical feasibility and value criteria
- 05Overcoming the common organisational blocks to innovation
- 06Moving a promising concept from discussion through to implementation
- 07Running small experiments to test ideas before full commitment
What you will gain
- Build a team environment that encourages new ideas
- Facilitate structured creative thinking sessions
- Evaluate ideas against practical criteria
- Overcome common blocks to innovation
- Move ideas from concept to implementation
Who should attend
- Managers responsible for improvement
- Product and service development staff
- Team leaders
- Innovation and strategy specialists
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Leadership & Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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