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Course Description

Spurring creativity in teams can be very challenging, but could also be the difference between a successful team and an unsuccessful one. This course looks at spurring creativity and innovation in teams and organizations. Drawing on the latest academic thinking, it outlines the key factors for creative teams. Further, the course focuses on tools and techniques designed to yield more productive thinking in collective settings. Participants learn about a number of targeted tools, including brainstorming, Discussion 66, Provocation, and others, to generate fresh thinking in smaller group settings and in their organizations.

Course Outline

After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain the connection between creativity and innovation
  • Outline the five factors for creative teams
  • Use team creative tools such as brainstorming, Discussion 66, anonymous idea generation, and visioning
  • Explain the importance of diversity in team creativity
  • Describe techniques for prototyping new ideas
  • Explain how to overcome creative barriers for teams and organizations
  • Describe ways to make teams and organizations more open to creativity and innovation

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, learners may be eligible for:
  • 0.5 IACET CEUs
  • 5 HRCI Credits
  • 5 SHRM PDCs
  • 5 ATD CI Credits
Please Note:
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.

Notes

This course is offered through our curriculum partner, MindEdge, Inc. MindEdge was founded in 1998 by Harvard and MIT educators with a mission to improve the way the world learns. Since then, more than three million learners have participated in MindEdge programs.
Registered students will receive individualized communication with further instructions to help you prepare for class.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Creativity in Teams and Organizations
Type
self-paced
Dates
Start Now, you have 90 days to complete this course once enrolled.
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $119.00
Section Notes
This course encompasses 5 hours of on-demand content to complete on your own schedule.
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