Creativity, Failure, and Innovation

In this one-day seminar, you will gain powerful and pragmatic insights into cultivating a creative organizational culture and develop a thorough understanding of the profound impact your perspectives on failure have on innovation.

As organizations of all sizes and types seek to innovate—whether through pioneering products, refining daily operations, or fostering culture change—our course leaders will guide you in applying expert strategies for creative problem-solving and reshaping your narrative surrounding failure, equipping you to drive innovation within your organization.

You will blend insightful lessons and hands-on learning experiences, acquiring essential skills to infuse creativity into organizational practices. Drs. North and Wuster will redefine creativity within the organizational context, emphasizing pivotal factors that foster creativity, such as collaboration, conducive spaces, organizational structures, problem framing, and cultural dynamics.

Additionally, you will sharpen vital problem-solving techniques, including analogical thinking, lateral thinking, divergent and convergent thinking, and physical space optimization. Our course leaders will facilitate discussions on the nuances of effective brainstorming and strategies to enhance its efficacy.

Furthermore, our instructors will challenge and reshape your perceptions surrounding failure, drawing upon recent research and compelling narratives. Together, you will examine the intricate relationship between your perspectives on failure, creativity, and innovation. Course leaders will guide discussions on the broader implications of your attitudes towards failure, influencing various facets of your life, leadership style, decision-making processes, imaginative endeavors, innovative pursuits, interpersonal connections, and your courage to embrace risks. Join us in this transformative seminar to unlock new pathways for creativity and innovation within your organization.